Who created "Sheep Bell"?

Sheep Bell was created by Raymond E. Noble in 1939.

What medium is "Sheep Bell"?

Sheep Bell is watercolor, colored pencil, and graphite on paper.

Is "Sheep Bell" in the public domain?

Yes, Sheep Bell is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Sheep Bell

Raymond E. Noble

1939

Medium

watercolor, colored pencil, and graphite on paper

Dimensions

overall: 35.6 x 24.3 cm (14 x 9 9/16 in.) Original IAD Object: 4 1/2"high; 4 3/4"diameter

Classification

Index of American Design

Department

CG-W

Museum

National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.

Credit

Index of American Design

Accession Number

1943.8.6694

Art Historical Context

**Sheep Bell**, a meticulous 1939 rendering by E. Noble, captures humble yet essential form of a traditional American sheep bell. Measuring 35.6 x 24.3 cm, this detailed drawing depicts an original object just 4½ inches high and 4¾ inches in diameter—likely a functional bell used by shepherds to track wandering flocks in rural America. Noble's work transforms this everyday craft into a celebrated artifact, highlighting the ingenuity of vernacular design. Created as part of the *Index of American Design* (IAD), a Federal Art Project under the Works Progress Administration during the Great Depr...

Sheep Bell

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