Acrobat Albert
c. 1936
Medium
watercolor and graphite on paperboard
Dimensions
overall: 23.2 x 40.2 cm (9 1/8 x 15 13/16 in.) Original IAD Object: 26" high
Classification
Index of American Design
Department
CG-W
Museum
National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.
Credit
Index of American Design
Accession Number
1943.8.16867
Art Historical Context
**Acrobat Albert** is a captivating watercolor and graphite rendering by artist David Ramage, created 1936. This work a whimsical folk art carving of an acrobat figure, originally standing 26 inches tall. Ramage's precise drawing captures the lively pose and character of the wooden sculpture, highlighting the charm of American vernacular art from the early 20th century. 23.2 x 40.2 cm, the piece invites viewers to appreciate the playful spirit of roadside attractions and carnival figures that dotted the American landscape during the interwar period. As part of the **Index of American Design**...