Artist:
N.C. Wyeth
(American, 1882 - 1945)
Give Me the Splendid Silent Sun, preliminary sketch
Medium: Graphite on paper
Date: 1940
Dimensions:
17 3/4 × 21 1/2 in. (45.1 × 54.6 cm)
The Andrew and Betsy Wyeth Collection
Accession number: SUPP2000.2206
Research Number: NCW: 2206
InscribedAt top in the artist's hand: first sketch; lower left: first / sketch / for apple picker / NCW
ProvenanceThe artist; descended in family
Curatorial RemarksThis is one of two preliminary sketches known for this composition (see NCW 2074).
Image Source for printed Catalogue Raisonne:b/w photography directly from artwork
Photo Credit:RicK Echelmeyer