Whiskey Bottle
c. 1943
Medium
watercolor and graphite on paper
Dimensions
overall: 35.5 x 45.5 cm (14 x 17 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
1943.8.11102
Art Historical Context
**Whiskey Bottle** by Loraine Makimson, created around 1943, is a captivating watercolor and graphite drawing on paper, measuring 35.5 x 45.5 cm. This work belongs to the esteemed Index of American Design, a groundbreaking WPA Federal Art Project from the 1930s that commissioned artists to document America's rich folk art, crafts, and everyday objects through precise, colorful renderings. Makimson's depiction preserves the humble yet iconic form of a whiskey bottle, highlighting the ingenuity of American material culture during the early 20th century. The medium—watercolor for vibrant hues an...