Artwork
Window Shoe
Window 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
Window Shoe is a watercolour sketch featuring designs for a shoe intended for retail display.
Subject & Meaning
The sketch depicts four high-heeled shoes in different colours, accompanied by handwritten notes specifying materials and colour options. The designs explore various colour and finish combinations, suggesting experimentation with visual appeal.
Technique & Style
The shoes are rendered simply with quick lines and flat colours, characteristic of a rapid design study.
Context
The sketch was likely created for Carber Shoes, with the title 'Window Shoe' implying the designs were intended for a shop window display.
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.
