Technique Demo (Wood Grain)

1935/1942

Harry Mann Waddell

Associated Names
Harry Mann Waddell

Artist, American, active c. 1935

There are three rectangular drawings of wood grain samples arranged in a grid format. The wood grains show various textures and patterns. The color palette consists of warm and earthy tones, with shades of brown and beige as well as hints of yellow and gray. The first sample on the top left is labeled "WARM SEPIA NO. 1" and is to the left of the second sample, labeled "WASH OF RAW SIENNA NO. 2," which is in the top right. Below these, the third sample, labeled "WARM SEPIA - RAW SIENNA - IVORY BLACK NO. 3," is located on the bottom left. Instructions and notes are written near the top and right side of the samples, including a signature at the bottom right.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, and pen and ink on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 34.5 x 26.5 cm (13 9/16 x 10 7/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.17995

More About this Artwork

This painting depicts an angel in flight, facing the left and playing a trumpet. The angel's wings are spread out behind them, and their feet are extended out horizontally to the right. A small rod or post extends downward from the torso of the angel. The angel is entirely painted in shades of yellow, reddish-brown, and gray, reminiscent of weathered metal with patches of rust. Small rivets are visible at joints and edges of the angel, which appears to be comprised of small panels. The background of the painting is plain beige paper.

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Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in black ink: HARRY MANN WADDELL

Wikidata ID

Q64573338

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