Clyde L. Cheney

Clyde L. Cheney was active in 1935, focusing on the detailed documentation and rendering of American decorative arts and material culture. The artist’s work in this period involved precise technical illustration of historical objects, rather than traditional painting or sculpture.

Fifteen works attributed to Cheney are held in museum collections, demonstrating a meticulous attention to detail and a specialization in depicting functional artifacts. These technical renderings are preserved in major institutions, including the National Gallery of Art.

Works represented in collections include detailed studies of the Armchair, the Candle Lantern, the Carved Stone Urn, the Carved Wood Panel, and the Copper Tea Kettle. The preservation of these documents, often available as museum-quality reproductions, contributes significantly to the archival study of design history. Documentation attributed to Clyde L. Cheney prints is frequently accessed by scholars, with many of these important renderings available in the public domain, providing valuable insight into period craft and decoration.