Pencil Drawing of Yucca Gloriosus, by George Washington Carver, 1937-1943
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George Washington Carver was both a scientist and an artist. During his time as a student at Simpson College in Iowa, he distinguished himself as a promising painter. When Carver took up agricultural science as a career, he infused his scientific work with artistry, as can be seen in this botanical sketch of a yucca shrub.
George Washington Carver was both a scientist and an artist. During his time as a student at Simpson College in Iowa, he distinguished himself as a promising painter. When Carver took up agricultural science as a career, he infused his scientific work with artistry, as can be seen in this botanical sketch of a yucca shrub.
Artifact
Drawing (Visual work)
Date Made
1937-1943
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
91.0.120.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Pencil (Drawing and writing equipment)
Technique
Drawing (Image-making)
Color
Black-and-white (Colors)
Dimensions
Height: 11 in
Width: 16 in
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