Artist:
N.C. Wyeth
(American, 1882 - 1945)
A New World, alternate composition drawing
Medium: Graphite on paper, partially adhered to board
Date: 1938
Dimensions:
sheet: 20 1/4 x 13 1/2 in. (51.4 x 34.2 cm)
The Andrew and Betsy Wyeth Collection
Accession number: SUPP2000.1443
Research Number: NCW: 1443
InscribedUpper right: SKETCH / N. C. W.; no other marks or inscriptions on verso of paper or cardboard
ProvenanceThe artist; Mrs. N.C. Wyeth
Curatorial RemarksThe Andrew and Betsy Wyeth collection includes a sheet of hand studies (NCW 2283) for this commission. The Brandywine River Museum holds a lantern slide (NCWS.95.1825.172) of the present work, although a painted image has not come to light. The final painting for the commission which shows changes in the design is NCW 1157.
Image Source for printed Catalogue Raisonne:photography directly from artwork
Photo Credit:Rick Echelmeyer