Baby's Bib
1935/1942
Medium
graphite on paper
Dimensions
overall: 30.5 x 22.8 cm (12 x 9 in.)
Classification
Index of American Design
Department
CG-W
Museum
National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.
Credit
Index of American Design
Accession Number
1943.8.1807
Art Historical Context
This graphite drawing, titled Baby's Bib, was created by Eleanor Gausser in 1935/1942. Measuring 12 by 9 inches, it presents a careful study of a baby's bib on paper, using precise lines to convey the object's shape, folds, and decorative elements. Graphite's versatility allowed for subtle shading and fine detail, making it well-suited to this kind of close observational work. The piece belongs to the Index of American Design at the National Gallery of Art, a collection of renderings that documented American decorative arts and everyday objects. Such drawings served as a visual archive, captu...