Alfred Koehn

Alfred Koehn was an artist active during a concentrated period between 1935 and 1939. His documented professional output focuses primarily on the detailed documentation of American folk art and decorative objects, as represented by the thirteen works attributed to him within the comprehensive Index of American Design. These designs are preserved as critical examples of early American craftsmanship and material culture.

Koehn's renderings cover a specific range of functional and historical objects. Notable works documented in the Index include the meticulous design drawings Bandbox Design and Powder Horn. His artistic focus also extended to items of furniture and architecture, demonstrated through renderings such as Bishop Hill: Bed, Bishop Hill: Desk, and Doors. This body of work provides a high-quality visual index of historic American design objects.

A significant portion of Alfred Koehn’s documented output, comprising the Index of American Designs, is held within the permanent collection of the National Gallery of Art. The thirteen index entries attributed to Koehn are available as royalty-free documentation for researchers and historians. As these works reside within the public domain, downloadable artwork reproductions derived from the collection ensure broad accessibility for study and appreciation.