Lala Eve Rivol

Lala Eve Rivol was an artist and documentarian active primarily in 1935. Their known body of work is closely associated with the Index of American Design, a component of the Works Progress Administration (WPA) established to systematically document American folk and decorative arts heritage. Rivol contributed at least fifteen items to this vast national archive.

The nature of their contribution reflects the detailed documentation required by the Index. Rivol’s documented works include five studies, each titled Petroglyph, focused on documenting indigenous rock carvings and historical artifacts. These works demonstrate a commitment to factual representation rather than purely expressive styles, fulfilling the mission of the Index to create an accurate visual record of American material culture.

The enduring historical significance of Rivol’s output is affirmed by the placement of their renderings in major institutional collections, including the National Gallery of Art. Records of Lala Eve Rivol prints and detailed studies are preserved through these collections. These documents, often placed in the public domain due to their creation under federal projects, provide historians and researchers access to high-quality prints and specific cultural records from the 1930s Index of American Design.