Printed Cotton
c. 1940
Medium
watercolor and graphite on paper
Dimensions
overall: 24.5 x 31.2 cm (9 5/8 x 12 5/16 in.) Original IAD Object: 27" wide
Classification
Index of American Design
Department
CG-W
Museum
National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.
Credit
Index of American Design
Accession Number
1943.8.937
Art Historical Context
**Printed Cotton** by Charlotte Winter (c. 1940) is a delicate watercolor and graphite rendering on paper, measuring 24.5 x 31.2 cm. This artwork captures the intricate patterns of an American printed cotton textile, originally 27 inches wide, showcasing the vibrant motifs and craftsmanship of everyday fabrics from the era. Winter's precise depiction highlights the floral or geometric designs typical of mid-20th-century American textiles, evoking the charm of domestic life and regional artistry. Created as part of the **Index of American Design** (IAD), a landmark WPA Federal Art Project from...
About the Artist
Charlotte Winter
Charlotte Winter was an American artist who made her most lasting contribution during the late 1930s and early 1940s as a participant in the Index of American Design, a major New Deal program administered under the Works Progress Administration's Federal Art Project. The Index employed artists across the United States to document the nation's decorative arts heritage through meticulous watercolor ...