Church Organ
c. 1939
Medium
watercolor, pen and ink, and graphite on paper
Dimensions
overall: 61.2 x 45.8 cm (24 1/8 x 18 1/16 in.)
Classification
Index of American Design
Department
CG-W
Museum
National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.
Credit
Index of American Design
Accession Number
1943.8.12777
Art Historical Context
**Church Organ** by Amos C. Brintonc. 1939) is a meticulous rendering from the Index of American Design, a WPA Federal Art Project initiative during the Great Depression. This program employed artists across the U.S. document everyday American folk art, crafts, and design objects through precise, detailed drawings, preserving cultural heritage at risk of being lost. Brinton's work captures the of a traditional church organ, highlighting the intricate woodworking, pipes, and architectural flourishes that reflect early American craftsmanship and religious life. Executed in watercolor, pen and i...