Carved Wood Panel
1935/1942
Medium
watercolor, graphite, and goauche on paper
Dimensions
overall: 48.3 x 40.5 cm (19 x 15 15/16 in.)
Classification
Index of American Design
Department
CG-W
Museum
National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.
Credit
Index of American Design
Accession Number
1943.8.12789
Art Historical Context
Behold the *Carved Wood Panel*, captivating rendering by artist Clyde L. Cheney, created between 1935 and 1942. This delicate watercolor, graphite, andache work on paper measures 48.3 x 40.5 cm and captures the intricate details of an American carved wood panel with remarkable precision. Cheney's skilled hand brings to life the textures and forms of traditional woodworking, transforming a three-dimensional craft into a vibrant, two-dimensional study. This piece is a gem from the Index of American Design, a ambitious Works Progress Administration (WPA) project during the Great Depression. Laun...
About the Artist
Clyde L. Cheney
Clyde L. Cheney is an artist about whom little is currently known. No dates of birth or death have been established, and his nationality and artistic training are not documented in surviving historical records. With nearly fifty works attributed to him in institutional collections, Cheney's output points to an active career. The middle initial suggests a deliberate professional identity, but corr...