Bracelet
c. 1937
Medium
watercolor, pen and ink, and graphite on paper
Dimensions
overall: 25.8 x 28.3 cm (10 3/16 x 11 1/8 in.)
Classification
Index of American Design
Department
CG-W
Museum
National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.
Credit
Index of American Design
Accession Number
1943.8.2292
Art Historical Context
**Bracelet** by Tulita Westfallc. 1937) is a delicate study rendered in watercolor, pen and ink, and graphite on, measuring 25.8 x 28.3 cm. This work captures the intricate details of an American bracelet showcasing Westfall's skill in blending precise line work with subtle color washes to highlight form, texture, and ornamentation. The mixed media technique—common in design renderings—allows for both the sharp definition of ink outlines and the soft modeling of graphite shading, bringing the jewelry to life on the page. Created as part of the **Index of American Design**, a New Deal-era Fede...