Isadore Goldberg

Isadore Goldberg was an artist active during the mid-1930s, with documentation spanning the period from 1935 to 1938. Goldberg specialized in the precise rendering and documentation of historical objects, contributing fifteen works to the Index of American Designs project. These items served as high-quality visual records detailing aspects of American material culture and decorative arts.

The documented works emphasize furniture design, including renderings of a Bed, a Desk, and a Highboy, alongside two specific examples of a Chair. These renderings are essential resources for researchers studying historical American craftsmanship.

The institutional significance of Goldberg’s documentation is established by the inclusion of their works in the permanent collection of the National Gallery of Art. Today, these historical design records are frequently made available as downloadable artwork, often categorized as royalty-free documentation, ensuring wide public access to the detailed visual history recorded by Goldberg.