Florence Truelson

American, 1901 - 1959

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The image displays a textured square panel with a central design of grape clusters and leaves. The grape clusters are deep purple and the leaves are green with vines winding throughout. The background of the panel is a light, textured tan or beige. The grape clusters are located towards the bottom right and center of the square, with the leaves and vines spreading outwards to the edges of the panel.
Florence Truelson, Block from Friendship Quilt, c. 1938, watercolor, gouache, and graphite on paper, Index of American Design, 1943.8.469

Block from Friendship Quilt

Florence Truelson · c. 1938 · watercolor, gouache, and graphite on paper ·  Accession ID  1943.8.469
This is a painting of a colorful quilt with floral and intricate patterns. The image shows a rectangular quilt with a variety of decorative designs. In the center, there is a large brown and beige circular pattern surrounded by a wreath-like design in darker shades. Surrounding this are shapes resembling leaves or flowers in vibrant colors like red, green, yellow, and blue against a neutral background. The quilt has a textured appearance, suggesting careful stitching and craftsmanship. The overall piece emanates warmth and tradition, embodying a hand-crafted textile artwork, reminiscent of folk or traditional quilt-making art.
Florence Truelson, Friendship Quilt Block, c. 1938, watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paper, Index of American Design, 1943.8.468

Friendship Quilt Block

Florence Truelson · c. 1938 · watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paper ·  Accession ID  1943.8.468
The image shows a wooden rocking chair with a blue-green cushioned seat and backrest, accompanied by a matching pillow. The color palette consists mainly of blues and greens from the fabric, contrasting with the dark wood tones of the chair's frame. The rocking chair is centered in the image, angled slightly to the right, resting on a plain, off-white background with a thin border framing the composition.
Florence Truelson, Chair with Head Rests, c. 1937, watercolor, gouache, colored pencil, and graphite on paper, Index of American Design, 1943.8.4469

Chair with Head Rests

Florence Truelson · c. 1937 · watercolor, gouache, colored pencil, and graphite on paper ·  Accession ID  1943.8.4469
The image shows a wooden chair with a rush seat. The chair is drawn in brown and reddish-brown tones, with shading to depict texture. The chair has a polished backrest and armrests, and a woven seat. It is centered within the frame, facing forward to display its symmetrical design.
Florence Truelson, Chair, c. 1937, watercolor, colored pencil, graphite and gouache on paper, Index of American Design, 1943.8.4457

Chair

Florence Truelson · c. 1937 · watercolor, colored pencil, graphite and gouache on paper ·  Accession ID  1943.8.4457
The image shows a wooden rocking chair with a high back and curved armrests. It has a dark wood finish with golden-brown tones and a dark blue cushioned seat. The chair is positioned centrally in the frame, with the rockers touching the ground.
Florence Truelson, Rocker with Black Horse-hair Seat, c. 1937, watercolor, gouache, colored pencil, and graphite on paper, Index of American Design, 1943.8.4468

Rocker with Black Horse-hair Seat

Florence Truelson · c. 1937 · watercolor, gouache, colored pencil, and graphite on paper ·  Accession ID  1943.8.4468
The image shows a wooden chair with a decorative upholstered seat and backrest featuring a vibrant, multicolored pattern. The chair has a curved design with ornate carvings on the top rail. The color palette includes rich browns for the wood and a variety of colors such as black, blue, red, yellow, and green within the fabric pattern. The chair is centrally positioned with its legs on a light, neutral background, casting a shadow towards the right side of the image.
Florence Truelson, Folding Oak Chair, c. 1937, watercolor, colored pencil, graphite and some heightening on paper, Index of American Design, 1943.8.4459

Folding Oak Chair

Florence Truelson · c. 1937 · watercolor, colored pencil, graphite and some heightening on paper ·  Accession ID  1943.8.4459
The image shows two ornate, wooden stair railings. One is seen head-on and the other is viewed from an angle to highlight its detailed structure. The color palette includes rich tones of brown with accents of gold and hints of warm, reddish hues. The first railing is centered, displaying its carved details and symmetrical alignment, while the second railing is positioned to the right, showcasing the curved steps and intricate designs on the post and baluster.
Florence Truelson, Stairway Balustrade, c. 1937, watercolor, pen and ink, and graphite on paper, Index of American Design, 1943.8.12779

Stairway Balustrade

Florence Truelson · c. 1937 · watercolor, pen and ink, and graphite on paper ·  Accession ID  1943.8.12779
A large wooden sofa with teal velvet upholstery is shown against a plain backdrop. The sofa has intricate wood carvings and rich teal and brown tones. It is centrally placed in the image, casting shadows on the floor.
Florence Truelson, Velvet Lounge, 1937, watercolor, colored pencil, graphite, and heightening on paperboard, Index of American Design, 1943.8.5607

Velvet Lounge

Florence Truelson · 1937 · watercolor, colored pencil, graphite, and heightening on paperboard ·  Accession ID  1943.8.5607
A wooden chair with a detailed spindle back is positioned in the center of the image. The color palette consists of various shades of green with hints of yellow and brown across the chair's surface. The chair is facing forward, allowing the backrest and the seat to be clearly visible from a frontal view within the frame on a plain background.
Florence Truelson, Wooden Chair, c. 1937, watercolor, colored pencil, and graphite on paper, Index of American Design, 1943.8.4461

Wooden Chair

Florence Truelson · c. 1937 · watercolor, colored pencil, and graphite on paper ·  Accession ID  1943.8.4461
The image depicts a wooden cabinet with a decorative back panel and spindle legs. One door is open, revealing a shelf inside, while the drawer above is closed. The cabinet is colored in rich reddish-brown tones for the wood, green accents on the legs and tabletop, and a beige interior.
Florence Truelson, Colonial Wash Stand, c. 1937, watercolor, colored pencil, and graphite on paper, Index of American Design, 1943.8.5866

Colonial Wash Stand

Florence Truelson · c. 1937 · watercolor, colored pencil, and graphite on paper ·  Accession ID  1943.8.5866