Maurice Van Felix

Maurice Van Felix was an artist active during the short period spanning 1935 to 1940. Their professional output is strictly tied to the documentation of American industrial and decorative objects, specifically through work associated with the collection titled "15 index of american designs." This focus suggests a role in documenting the material culture of the United States during the late Depression era.

The five documented works currently represented in major collections focus exclusively on functional hardware and domestic ironwork. These include precise technical drawings of industrial objects such as Flatiron and Flatiron/Crimping Iron, alongside studies of architectural and hearth fittings, exemplified by the documentation of a Door Handle and two studies titled Andiron (one of pair).

This body of work is preserved in the National Gallery of Art, affirming its significance as museum-quality historical documentation. While biographical details outside of this five-year window are limited, the technical quality of the Maurice Van Felix prints offers researchers valuable insight into early American design. Works related to the Index of American Design often reside in the public domain, making high-quality documentation readily accessible for study and reference.