Cup Plate
c. 1936
Medium
watercolor, graphite, and heightening on paperboard
Dimensions
overall: 28 x 22.9 cm (11 x 9 in.) Original IAD Object: 3 1/2" x 3 1/2"
Classification
Index of American Design
Department
CG-W
Museum
National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.
Credit
Index of American Design
Accession Number
1943.8.7244
Art Historical Context
This watercolor, graphite, and heightening rendering on paperboard, created around 1936 by Florence Stevenson, presents a cup plate as documented in the Index of American Design. The artwork measures 11 by 9 inches, while the original object it depicts is a compact 3.5 by 3.5 inches. Stevenson's meticulous approach highlights the fine details of this small domestic item, showcasing the skill involved in these documentary illustrations. The Index of American Design, a project of the Federal Art Project under the Works Progress Administration, ran from 1935 to 1942. It employed artists like Ste...