Occasional Table
c. 1938
Medium
watercolor, colored pencil, and graphite on paper
Dimensions
overall: 27.3 x 23.1 cm (10 3/4 x 9 1/8 in.) Original IAD Object: Approximately 30"high
Classification
Index of American Design
Department
CG-W
Museum
National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.
Credit
Index of American Design
Accession Number
1943.8.5922
About the Artist
Michael Riccitelli
**Michael Riccitelli** (American, active c. 1935) was a skilled draftsman whose precise watercolor renderings captured the essence of American folk art during the Great Depression era. Little is known about his early life or formal training, as biographical details remain scarce. He gained prominence through his contributions to the Index of American Design (IAD), a Works Progress Administration (...