Woven Textile
1935/1942
Medium
watercolor, gouache, and graphite on paperboard
Dimensions
overall: 61.9 x 47.2 cm (24 3/8 x 18 9/16 in.)
Classification
Index of American Design
Department
CG-W
Museum
National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.
Credit
Index of American Design
Accession Number
1943.8.3052
Art Historical Context
Behold *Woven Textile*, a captivating rendering by artist Byron Dingman, created between 1935 and 1942. This detailed watercolor, gouache, graphite work on paperboard (61.9 x 47.2 cm) meticulously captures the intricate patterns and textures of an American woven textile, showcasing the artistry of everyday craftsmanship from the nation's folk heritage. As part of the Index of Design—a landmark WPA Federal Art Project during the Great Depression—Dingman's piece contributes to a vast visual catalog of over 15,000 American objects. Launched in 1935, the initiative employed artists to document re...
About the Artist
Byron Dingman
Byron Dingman (1886–1951) was an American artist whose career, though sparsely documented in personal terms, gained significance through his contributions to the Index of American Design, a New Deal-era Federal Art Project under the Works Progress Administration (WPA). Active primarily in the late 1930s and early 1940s, Dingman produced meticulous renderings of everyday American folk art objects, ...