Sporting Watch
c. 1936
Medium
watercolor, gouache, and graphite on paper
Dimensions
overall: 35.3 x 24.6 cm (13 7/8 x 9 11/16 in.)
Classification
Index of American Design
Department
CG-W
Museum
National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.
Credit
Index of American Design
Accession Number
1943.8.2477
Art Historical Context
**Sporting Watch** by Harry G., created around 1936, is a captivating watercolor, gouache, and graphite rendering on paper, measuring 35.3 x 24.6 cm. This depiction showcases a finely crafted watch adorned with sporting motifs—likely evoking themes of hunting or outdoor pursuits popular in American decorative arts. Aberdeen's skilled use of opaque gouache for rich colors, translucent watercolor for subtle gradients, and precise graphite lines brings the object's intricate details to life, artistry with documentary precision. As part of the *Index of American Design*, a landmark Federal Art Pr...