Bishop Hill: Small Spoon

c. 1936

William Ludwig

Associated Names
William Ludwig

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image displays two illustrations of a spoon. One is a full frontal view of the spoon, located at the top center, showcasing detailed engravings and a rounded bowl. Below it is a side profile view of the spoon, showing the handle's curve and depth of the bowl. The color palette is predominantly grayscale against a light beige background, emphasizing the metallic texture of the spoon. The objects are centrally aligned on the canvas, with the frontal view in the upper portion and the side profile slightly lower. The artist's signature is found in the lower right corner.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    graphite and watercolor on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 35.3 x 26.8 cm (13 7/8 x 10 9/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 5 4/16" long; 1" wide; 1/2" deep

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.8711


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in watercolor: Wm. R. Ludwig.

Wikidata ID

Q64638453

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