Scoop
1938
Medium
watercolor and graphite on paper
Dimensions
overall: 21.7 x 32.4 cm (8 9/16 x 12 3/4 in.) Original IAD Object: 4" high; 6" in diameter
Classification
Index of American Design
Department
CG-W
Museum
National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.
Credit
Index of American Design
Accession Number
1943.8.16608
Art Historical Context
**Scoop** by Alfonso, created in 1938, is a delicate watercolor and graphite rendering on paper, measuring 217 x 32.4 cm. This artwork faithfully documents a humble yet essential American object: a scoop standing 4 inches high and6 inches in diameter, a wooden utensil used for measuring or serving in everyday life. Moreno's precise lines and subtle washes capture the scoop's form, texture, and craftsmanship, highlighting the beauty in utilitarian design. As part of the *Index of American Design*—a groundbreaking WPA Federal Art Project from 1935 to 1942—this piece played a vital role during t...