Plaque

Art Historical Context

**Plaque** by Edmond Lorts (. 1941) is a captivating rendering from the *Index of American Design*, landmark WPA Federal Art Project initiative (1935–1942) that documented America's rich folk art and craft heritage during the Great Depression. This and graphite work on paperboard meticulously captures the details of a traditional American plaque, preserving cultural artifacts that might otherwise fade from view. Measuring 46 x 35.6 cm, it the project's mission to celebrate everyday design as vital national treasures. Lorts, one of many skilled artists employed by the Index, employed precise g...