Cravat
1935/1942
Medium
watercolor and graphite on paper
Dimensions
overall: 35.9 x 27.8 cm (14 1/8 x 10 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
1943.8.1190
Art Historical Context
**Cravat** by Henry De Wolfe (1935/1942) is a captivating watercolor and graphite rendering on paper, measuring 35.9 x 27.8 cm, from the National Gallery of's Index of American Design. This delicate depiction captures the intricate folds and textures of a classic cravat—a neckwear staple in American fashion history—showcasing De Wolfe's meticulous draftsmanship. The use of vibrant watercolor for subtle color gradients paired with precise graphite lines exemplifies the technical precision favored in documentary art of the era. Created as part of the Federal Art Project's Index of American Desi...
About the Artist
Henry De Wolfe
Henry De Wolfe is an artist whose name appears in museum collections attached to a body of work that points to a real and productive career, even though the biographical information that would situate him within a specific national tradition or artistic lineage has not been adequately preserved in the sources currently available to researchers. His surname, with its aristocratic French particle, s...