Who created "Water Spout, Sandstone"?

Water Spout, Sandstone was created by Raymond E. Noble in 1939.

What medium is "Water Spout, Sandstone"?

Water Spout, Sandstone is watercolor, colored pencil, and graphite on paper.

Is "Water Spout, Sandstone" in the public domain?

Yes, Water Spout, Sandstone is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Water Spout, Sandstone

Raymond E. Noble

1939

Medium

watercolor, colored pencil, and graphite on paper

Dimensions

overall: 35.5 x 26.7 cm (14 x 10 1/2 in.) Original IAD Object: Fig: 18"x18"x24"

Classification

Index of American Design

Department

CG-W

Museum

National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.

Credit

Index of American Design

Accession Number

1943.8.6900

Art Historical Context

**Water Spout, Sandstone is a captivating 1939 rendering by Raymond E. Noble part of the esteemed Index of American Design. using watercolor, colored pencil and graphite on paper (35.5 x 26.7 cm), this meticulously documents a carved sandstone water spout measuring 18 x 18 x 24 inches. Noble's precise technique captures the stone's texture, subtle color variations, and functional form, evoking the craftsmanship of early American folk art or architectural elements. Produced under the Federal Art Project of the Works Progress Administration (WPA) during the Great Depression, the Index of Americ...

Water Spout, Sandstone

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