Quilt
1935/1942
Medium
watercolor and graphite on paper
Dimensions
overall: 40.4 x 28.9 cm (15 7/8 x 11 3/8 in.)
Classification
Index of American Design
Department
CG-W
Museum
National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.
Credit
Index of American Design
Accession Number
1943.8.15046
Art Historical Context
Behold the delicate rendering *Quilt* by Flora Merchant, created between 1935 and 1942 as part of the Index of American Design. This watercolor and graphite work on paper, measuring 40.4 x 28.9 cm, captures the intricate patterns and vibrant hues of a traditional American quilt with remarkable precision. Merchant, one of many skilled artists in this New Deal-era project, transformed everyday folk objects into celebrated art, preserving their cultural essence for future generations. The Index of American Design, sponsored by the Works Progress Administration (WPA), employed artists during the ...