Artist:
N.C. Wyeth
(American, 1882 - 1945)
design for center panel of reredos, Chapel of the Holy Spirit, Washington National Cathedral
Medium: Watercolor, gold paint, ink on paper, adhered to heavy cardboard
Date: 1934
Dimensions:
8 1/8 x 3 3/8 in. (20.6 x 8.5 cm)
The Andrew and Betsy Wyeth Collection
Accession number: SUPP2000.1863
Research Number: NCW: 1863
Inscribednone
ProvenanceMrs. N. C. Wyeth
References
Christine B. Podmaniczky, N. C. Wyeth, A Catalogue Raisonné of Paintings (London: Scala, 2008), M.53, p. 623
Curatorial RemarksMost likely this piece was separated from NCW 1552 (Brandywine River Museum, 96.1.37), an intricately cut and toned view of the reredos and its framing, which was part of the design presentation to the Cathedral committee.
Image Source for printed Catalogue Raisonne:Digital photography directly from object
Photo Credit:Rick Echelmeyer, 5/5/2006