Artwork
Boots
Boots is a watercolor work on paper by the Contemporary Abstract artist Barbara Nessim. It dates from 1973 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
Boots is a watercolour painting featuring a horizontal arrangement of six distinct boots, each with varied colour schemes and heel designs, created by Barbara Nessim for potential production by Carber Shoes.
Subject & Meaning
The subject is a design proposal for Carber Shoes, with the painting's primary function being to showcase and specify different boot designs for potential manufacture, highlighting Nessim's role in conceptualizing footwear.
Technique & Style
Executed in watercolour, the painting exhibits a soft, delicate aesthetic with subtle colour gradations, adding depth and texture. The simple, linear composition focuses attention on the individual boot designs.
History & Provenance
Created by Barbara Nessim for Carber Shoes, indicating a commercial design intent. Further provenance details are not provided in the available information.
Context
Reflects the collaborative practice between designers and manufacturers in the footwear industry, where visual proposals like this watercolour played a role in product development.
Artist & collection
Artist
Barbara Nessim (born 1939) is an American artist, illustrator, and educator whose work has played a significant role in expanding the boundaries between illustration, fine art, and digital media.
