Bracelet

Bracelet by Tulita Westfall

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...

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