Irene Malawicz

Irene Malawicz was active in the arts from 1935 through 1953. Her documented output is situated within the Index of American Design, a seminal Depression-era initiative dedicated to surveying, illustrating, and preserving examples of American decorative arts and folk art across historical periods.

Malawicz is credited with seven specific contributions documented as being held in major institutions. As a participant in the Index, her work focused on creating accurate, high-quality renderings of historical artifacts, emphasizing factual detail over subjective interpretation. These detailed studies serve as important historical documentation for researchers studying early American material culture.

Examples of Malawicz’s work represented in collections include precise illustrations of functional objects such as a Silver Tankard, a Whale Oil Lamp, and a Silver Coffee Pot. Two documented works involve detailed illustrations of a Bedstead. These studies are held within the permanent collection of the National Gallery of Art. Due to their nature as governmental documentation, works by Irene Malawicz are often categorized as public domain material, making the detailed studies available for scholarly review and as downloadable artwork. Individuals seeking images of historical decorative arts often look for high-quality prints derived from this important federal project.