Pin
1935/1942
Medium
watercolor and graphite on paper
Dimensions
overall: 22.9 x 25.9 cm (9 x 10 3/16 in.)
Classification
Index of American Design
Department
CG-W
Museum
National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.
Credit
Index of American Design
Accession Number
1943.8.16532
Art Historical Context
**Pin** by Tulita Westfall (5/1942) is a delicate watercolor and graphite rendering on paper, measuring 22.9 x 25.9 cm, housed in the National Gallery of's Index of American Design. This intimate work captures the elegance of a traditional American pin, showcasing Westfall's precise draftsmanship in graphite outlines enhanced by vibrant watercolor washes. The medium's transparency and luminosity make it ideal for documenting intricate details, preserving the object's texture and sheen with remarkable fidelity. Created during the Great Depression as part of the Federal Art—a WPA initiative—the...