Artwork
Tap Shoe
Tap Shoe 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
Tap Shoe is a watercolour painting created by Barbara Nessim in 1973 as a design concept for Carber Shoes.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a tap shoe in side view, showcasing its design and details, including the metal plate on the ball of the foot and heel.
Technique & Style
Nessim's use of watercolour creates a sense of depth and texture, rendering the shoe's design with careful attention to detail.
History & Provenance
The work was created as a potential product design for Carber Shoes, featuring sketches accompanied by notes on suggested materials.
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.
