Who created "Cat's Head"?

Cat's Head was created by Harriette Gale in c. 1938.

When was "Cat's Head" created?

This artwork was created c. 1938.

What medium is "Cat's Head"?

Cat's Head is watercolor and graphite on paper.

Is "Cat's Head" in the public domain?

Yes, Cat's Head is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Cat's Head

Harriette Gale

c. 1938

Medium

watercolor and graphite on paper

Dimensions

overall: 36.7 x 32.6 cm (14 7/16 x 12 13/16 in.) Original IAD Object: 12" high; 11 1/2" wide

Classification

Index of American Design

Department

CG-W

Museum

National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.

Credit

Index of American Design

Accession Number

1943.8.17110

Art Historical Context

**Cat's Head**, a captivating watercolor and graphite rendering by Harriette Gale from around 1938, measures 36.7 x 32.6 cm and captures the whimsical essence of an American folk art originally 12 inches high and 11½ inches wide. Part of the National Gallery of's esteemed Index of American Design collection this work showcases Gale's meticulous skill in translating three-dimensional artifacts into vivid, two-dimensional studies. The delicate interplay of watercolor washes and precise graphite lines brings out the subject's expressive form, highlighting textures and contours with artistic preci...

Cat's Head

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