Gong
1935/1942
Medium
watercolor and graphite on paper
Dimensions
overall: 40.7 x 30.5 cm (16 x 12 in.)
Classification
Index of American Design
Department
CG-W
Museum
National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.
Credit
Index of American Design
Accession Number
1943.8.8788
Art Historical Context
Albert Rudin's *Gong* (1935/1942) is a captivating watercolor and graphite rendering on paper, measuring 40.7 x 30.5 cm, housed in the National Gallery of's Index of American Design. Created during the Great Depression era, this precise depiction captures the form and ornamental details of a traditional gong, showcasing Rudin's skill in translating three-dimensional objects into vivid, two-dimensional art. As part of the Federal Art Project under the Works Progress Administration (WPA), the Index employed artists like Rudin to document America's rich heritage of folk, craft, and decorative art...
About the Artist
Albert Rudin
Albert Rudin (1882–1943) was an American artist best known for his contributions to the Index of American Design, a Federal Art Project initiative under the Works Progress Administration (WPA) that sought to document the nation's folk art and vernacular objects through precise artistic renderings. Active primarily in Illinois, Rudin produced detailed watercolor illustrations during the late 1930s ...