Who created "Silver Spoon"?

Silver Spoon was created by Walter W. Jennings in 1935/1942.

When was "Silver Spoon" created?

This artwork was created 1935/1942.

What medium is "Silver Spoon"?

Silver Spoon is graphite, colored pencil, and gouache on paper.

Is "Silver Spoon" in the public domain?

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

Silver Spoon

Walter W. Jennings

1935/1942

Medium

graphite, colored pencil, and gouache on paper

Dimensions

overall: 22.7 x 30.7 cm (8 15/16 x 12 1/16 in.)

Classification

Index of American Design

Department

CG-W

Museum

National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.

Credit

Index of American Design

Accession Number

1943.8.14454

Art Historical Context

Behold the *Silver Spoon*, a meticulous rendering by artist Walter W. Jennings created between 1935 and1942. This delicate drawing captures the elegance of an American silver spoon, showcasing its graceful form and intricate details through graphite, colored pencil, and gouache on paper Measuring just 22.7 x 30.7 cm, it exemplifies the precision of Jennings' hand, blending fine lines with subtle hues to evoke the spoon's shimmering metallic sheen and ornamental motifs. As part of theIndex of American Design*—a landmark Works Progress Administration (WPA) project during the Great Depression—th...

Silver Spoon

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