Ruby Bowl with Clear Foot
c. 1936
Medium
watercolor, gouache, and graphite on paperboard
Dimensions
overall: 35.7 x 27.9 cm (14 1/16 x 11 in.)
Classification
Index of American Design
Department
CG-W
Museum
National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.
Credit
Index of American Design
Accession Number
1943.8.10799
Art Historical Context
Behold the *Ruby Bowl with Clear Foot*, a captivating 1936 watercolor, gouache, and graphite by Marcus Moran, measuring 35.7 x 27.9 cm. This precise depiction captures the elegant curves and vibrant crimson hues of an exquisite glass vessel, its clear foot adding a delicate contrast that highlights the craftsmanship of American decorative arts. Moran's work invites viewers to appreciate the subtle play of light and transparency in everyday luxury objects from America's past. Created as part of the Index of American Design—a groundbreaking WPA Federal Art Project during the Great Depression—th...