Silver Punch Strainer
c. 1936
Medium
graphite on paper
Dimensions
overall: 29.6 x 22.8 cm (11 5/8 x 9 in.)
Classification
Index of American Design
Department
CG-W
Museum
National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.
Credit
Index of American Design
Accession Number
1943.8.14025
Art Historical Context
Behold the delicate graphite rendering of a *Silver Punch Strainer* by Charlotte Winter, created around 1936. Measuring 29.6 x 22.8 cm, this drawing on paper captures the intricate details of a colonial-era silver object with remarkable precision, showcasing Winter's skill in rendering metal's luster and form through subtle shading and line work. This artwork is a gem from the Index of American Design, a WPA Federal Art Project initiative (1935–1942) that employed artists during the Great Depression to document America's folk and decorative arts. Winter, one of over 200 contributors, produced...
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 ...