Shaker Tablecloth c. 1936

Elizabeth Moutal’s “Shaker Tablecloth” is a minimalist drawing on paper depicting a textile pattern in shades of blue and white. It is representative of Moutal’s practice of using textiles as subject matter and was created in 1936. Moutal, who was born in 1909 and died in 2000, often explored the simple beauty of everyday objects in her art, capturing the details and textures of fabrics in a way that elevates the mundane to a level of visual interest. Her work is often associated with the "Shaker" aesthetic, known for its simplicity and functionality.