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Shaker Secretary, c. 1936. Creator: Howard Weld
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Shaker Secretary, c. 1936. Creator: Howard Weld
Shaker Secretary, c. 1936
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Bureau Desk Escritoire Howard Weld Light Brown Secretary Shaker Weld Howard
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This exquisite watercolor and graphite on paper rendering of a Shaker Secretary, created by American artist Howard Weld in approximately 1936, showcases the timeless beauty and functional elegance of Shaker design. The piece, now housed in the National Gallery of Art in Washington D.C., is a testament to the enduring allure of this distinctly American artistic and cultural movement. The Shaker Secretary, with its light brown wood finish and simple, clean lines, embodies the principles of the United States Shaker community, which valued practicality, utility, and spiritual simplicity. Weld's meticulous attention to detail captures the intricacies of the piece's design, from the recessed panels and dovetailed drawers to the subtle grain of the wood. The Secretary, also known as an escritoire or a bureau, was a common piece of furniture in Shaker communities, used for both practical purposes, such as writing and storing important documents, and as a decorative accent in their homes. The Shaker movement, which emerged in the late 18th century and flourished through the 19th century, left an indelible mark on American art and design, and continues to inspire artists and collectors today. As part of the Index of American Design, a project initiated by the Federal Art Project of the Works Progress Administration during the 1930s and 1940s, this work is an important contribution to the documentation and preservation of American heritage art. The Index of American Design aimed to create a comprehensive record of American decorative arts, and Weld's Shaker Secretary is a prime example of the functional and aesthetic richness of this period in American history.
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