Locomotive Bell
1935/1942
Medium
watercolor and graphite on paper
Dimensions
overall: 33.2 x 24.3 cm (13 1/16 x 9 9/16 in.)
Classification
Index of American Design
Department
CG-W
Museum
National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.
Credit
Index of American Design
Accession Number
1943.8.17740
Art Historical Context
**Locomotive Bell** Georgina King captures the sturdy elegance of an American industrial artifact through delicate watercolor and graphite on paper. Created between 1935 and 1942, this 33.2 x 24.3 cm work meticulously renders the bell's robust form, likely from a steam locomotive, highlighting its cast metal curves, clapper, and functional details. King's use of vibrant watercolor washes brings out the bell's metallic sheen and patina, while precise graphite lines ensure anatomical accuracy, blending artistry with documentary precision. As part of the *Index of American Design*—a Federal Art ...