J. Delancey Estate
c. 1936
Medium
watercolor, gouache, and graphite on paperboard
Dimensions
overall: 51.7 x 37.8 cm (20 3/8 x 14 7/8 in.)
Classification
Index of American Design
Department
CG-W
Museum
National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.
Credit
Index of American Design
Accession Number
1943.8.10525
Art Historical Context
**J. Delancey Estate**, created around 1936 by artist Gilbert Sackerman, is a captivating watercolor, gouache, and graphite rendering on paperboard, measuring 51.7 x 37.8 cm. This detailed depiction likely captures the architectural elegance of the J. Delancey Estate, showcasing American design through precise lines and vibrant color washes. Sackerman's use of gouache—an opaque watercolor—adds depth and luminosity, while graphite sketches provide intricate structural outlines, making it a fine example of documentary art from the era. As part of the *Index of American Design* (IAD), a monument...
About the Artist
Gilbert Sackerman
Gilbert Sackerman is an artist about whom very little biographical information has been preserved. His dates of birth and death are unknown, and his national or regional origin has not been firmly established through surviving records. Sackerman's presence in museum collections attests to a working artistic life, but the details of his training, his influences, and the communities in which he wor...