Gate
1935/1942
Medium
watercolor and graphite on paperboard
Dimensions
overall: 55.8 x 71 cm (21 15/16 x 27 15/16 in.) Original IAD Object: 41 3/8" wide
Classification
Index of American Design
Department
CG-W
Museum
National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.
Credit
Index of American Design
Accession Number
1943.8.7753
Art Historical Context
**Gate**, a captivating watercolor and graphite rendering on paperboard created between 1935 and 1942 by an American artist of the 20th century, is gem from the National Gallery of Art's Index of American collection. Measuring 55.8 x 71 cm, this precise depiction captures the intricate details of an American gate—likely a piece of folk architecture or wrought-iron craftsmanship—with graphite outlines providing sharp definition and watercolors adding vibrant, lifelike hues. The medium's combination allowed artists to faithfully reproduce textures and colors, making three-dimensional objects fee...
About the Artist
American 20th Century
"American 20th Century" is the designation used by major institutions such as the National Gallery of Art (NGA) for anonymous and unidentified artists active in the United States during the twentieth century. The artist's personal identity, early life, and training remain undocumented, reflecting the challenges of attribution for unattributed works from this era. No specific teachers, art schools,...