Who created "Ecclesiastical Rattle"?

Ecclesiastical Rattle was created by R.J. De Freitas in c. 1939.

When was "Ecclesiastical Rattle" created?

This artwork was created c. 1939.

What medium is "Ecclesiastical Rattle"?

Ecclesiastical Rattle is watercolor and graphite on paper.

Is "Ecclesiastical Rattle" in the public domain?

Yes, Ecclesiastical Rattle is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Ecclesiastical Rattle

R.J. De Freitas

c. 1939

Medium

watercolor and graphite on paper

Dimensions

overall: 24.4 x 35.3 cm (9 5/8 x 13 7/8 in.)

Classification

Index of American Design

Department

CG-W

Museum

National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.

Credit

Index of American Design

Accession Number

1943.8.13381

Art Historical Context

**Ecclesiastical Rattle**, a captivating watercolor and graphite rendering by R.J. De Freitas from around 1939, belongs to the esteemed *Index of American Design*. ambitious Federal Art Project, launched under the Works Progress Administration in the 1930s, commissioned artists across the U.S. to meticulous depictions of everyday American objects, folk art, and crafts. De Freitas's precise 24.4 x 35.3 cm sheet (9 5/8 x 13 7/8 in.) captures intricate details of this church-related rattle, preserving a slice of America's cultural heritage at the National Gallery of Art. The title evokes a cerem...

Ecclesiastical Rattle

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