Cradle
c. 1940
Medium
watercolor, colored pencil, and graphite on paperboard
Dimensions
overall: 40.6 x 51 cm (16 x 20 1/16 in.) Original IAD Object: 39 3/4"long; 17 1/2"wide (approx.)
Classification
Index of American Design
Department
CG-W
Museum
National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.
Credit
Index of American Design
Accession Number
1943.8.5314
Art Historical Context
**Cradle**, a captivating rendering by artist Harry King around 1940, showcases the meticulous artistry of the Index of American Design. Created using watercolor, colored pencil, graphite on paperboard (measuring 40.6 x 51 cm), this depicts a traditional American cradle, measuring approximately 39 3/4 inches long and 17 1/2 inches wide in its original form. Housed in the National Gallery of Art collection, it exemplifies the project's goal to celebrate everyday objects as cultural treasures. Part of the Works Progress Administration's Federal Art Project during the Great Depression (1935–1942...