Coverlet
1935/1942
Medium
watercolor on paperboard
Dimensions
overall: 59.4 x 50.7 cm (23 3/8 x 19 15/16 in.)
Classification
Index of American Design
Department
CG-W
Museum
National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.
Credit
Index of American Design
Accession Number
1943.8.17214
Art Historical Context
Step into the rich tapestry of American folk art with *Coverlet*, a meticulously rendered watercolor on paperboard by Alois. Ulrich, created between 1935 and 1942. Measuring 59.4 x 50.7 cm, this work is part of the esteemed Index of American Design, treasure trove housed in the National Gallery of Art's CG-W department. Ulrich, a skilled artist, captured the intricate patterns and textures of a traditional American coverlet—a woven bedcovering beloved in colonial and early American homes for its warmth, durability, and decorative flair. The Index of American Design, launched as a Federal Art ...