Pearl Pin
1935/1942
Medium
watercolor, graphite, and pen and ink on paper
Dimensions
overall: 28 x 23 cm (11 x 9 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
1943.8.2435
Art Historical Context
**Pearl Pin** by Tulita Westfall, created between 1935 and 1942, is a delicate rendering of an exquisite American design object—a pearl pin—captured in watercolor, graphite, and pen and ink on paper (28 x 23 cm). Westfall's precise draftsmanship brings to life the luster and intricate details of this jewelry piece, showcasing the elegance of everyday American craftsmanship from an earlier era. This work is part of the *Index of American Design*, a monumental Federal Art Project under the Works Progress Administration (WPA) during the Great Depression. Launched in 1935, the Index employed arti...