Silver Teaspoon

Silver Teaspoon by David P Willoughby

Medium

graphite on paper

Dimensions

overall: 26.8 x 23.1 cm (10 9/16 x 9 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

1943.8.14155

Art Historical Context

Behold the delicate *Silver Teaspoon*, a graphite drawing by David P Willoughby, created 1936. Measuring 26.8 x 23.1 cm, this work captures the elegant form of a classic American silver utensil with precise lines and subtle shading, highlighting its graceful handle and ornate details. Rendered on paper, the graphite medium allows for fine articulation of textures—from the spoon's polished sheen to intricate engravings—making it a study in realism and technical mastery. This artwork is part of the *Index of American Design*, a landmark WPA Federal Art Project from the Great Depression era (193...

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