Who created "Wicker Cradle"?

Wicker Cradle was created by Vincent P. Rosel and Gordon Saltar in c. 1937.

When was "Wicker Cradle" created?

This artwork was created c. 1937.

Is "Wicker Cradle" in the public domain?

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

Wicker Cradle

Q: What medium is "Wicker Cradle"?

Wicker Cradle is watercolor, colored pencil, gouache, pen and ink, and graphite on paper.

Vincent P. Rosel and Gordon Saltar

c. 1937

Medium

watercolor, colored pencil, gouache, pen and ink, and graphite on paper

Dimensions

overall: 22.9 x 30.5 cm (9 x 12 in.) Original IAD Object: Height w/ hood: 37"; 44"long; 23"wide

Classification

Index of American Design

Department

CG-W

Museum

National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.

Credit

Index of American Design

Accession Number

1943.8.4911

Art Historical Context

Discover the delicate charm of *Wicker Cradle*, a captivating rendering created around 1937 by artists Vincent P. Rosel and Gordon Saltar. This mixed-media work on paper—employing watercolor, colored pencil, gouache, pen and ink, and graphite—measures 22.9 x 30.5 cm and meticulously documents a traditional American wicker cradle, originally measuring 37 inches high with hood, 44 inches long, and 23 inches wide. The artists' precise techniques capture the cradle's intricate weave, gentle curves, and functional hood, evoking the tender world of infancy in early American homes. As part of the In...

Wicker Cradle

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