Rifle
c. 1937
Medium
watercolor, gouache, pen and ink, and graphite on paper
Dimensions
overall: 30.5 x 53.7 cm (12 x 21 1/8 in.)
Classification
Index of American Design
Department
CG-W
Museum
National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.
Credit
Index of American Design
Accession Number
1943.8.11436
Art Historical Context
Behold the meticulously rendered *Rifle* by LeRoy Robinson, created around 1937 as part of the Index of American Design. This watercolor, gouache, pen and ink and graphite drawing on paper (30.5 x 53.7 cm) the intricate details of a classic American firearm, from its polished barrel to ornate engravings, showcasing the craftsmanship of early American gunsmiths. Robinson's work belongs to the Index of American Design, a Art Project under the Works Progress Administration (WPA) during the Great Depression. in 1935, this ambitious initiative employed artists across the U.S. to document folk art,...