Textiles in Patchwork Quilt
c. 1937
Medium
watercolor, pen and ink, graphite, and heighteningon paper
Dimensions
overall: 36.8 x 45.1 cm (14 1/2 x 17 3/4 in.)
Classification
Index of American Design
Department
CG-W
Museum
National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.
Credit
Index of American Design
Accession Number
1943.8.912
Art Historical Context
**Textiles in Patchwork Quilt by Charlotte Winter, created around 1937, is a meticulous watercolor, pen and ink, graphite, and heightening paper (36.8 x 45.1 cm). This vibrant rendering captures the intricate patterns and textures of a traditional American patchwork quilt, showcasing Winter's skill in translating fabric's tactile qualities into a luminous two-dimensional study. The use of heightening—likely metallic or white pigments—adds a subtle glow, mimicking the quilt's sheen and depth, while fine pen lines delineate seams and motifs with precision. As part of the Index of American Desig...
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 ...