Baby's Rattle

1935/1942

Columbus Simpson

Associated Names
Columbus Simpson

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows a drawing of an ornate wand or scepter with intricate metalwork and a spherical central element surrounded by smaller spheres. The color palette includes soft grays, silvers, and hints of blue, indicating metallic and glass-like textures. The object is situated in the center on a plain white background, with the upper part tilted to the left and the handle extending towards the bottom right corner.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    graphite and gouache on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 28 x 22.9 cm (11 x 9 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 6 1/2" long; 1" wide

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.15329

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: Columbus Simpson

Wikidata ID

Q64540336

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