Franklin C. Moyan

Franklin C. Moyan was an American artist active between 1935 and 1936. Their documented work is primarily associated with contributions to the Index of American Design, a significant federal project established during the New Deal era to record the history of American decorative and folk arts. This project aimed to create comprehensive visual documentation of historical objects, resulting in highly detailed renderings often categorized as technical or interpretive drawings.

Moyan’s contribution to the index comprises eleven works represented in museum collections. These documents serve as an important visual resource for historical design and are often held in the public domain. Notable objects documented by Moyan include representations of decorative and utilitarian items such as a Desk, Snuffer, Teapot, Tin Lard Lamp, and a Cabinet.

The visual records created by Moyan and other artists in the program are preserved in institutional archives, establishing their historical significance. Their work is represented in major American collections, specifically the National Gallery of Art. Today, these historical renderings are available as high-quality prints, providing valuable visual data for researchers and designers, often accessible as downloadable artwork.