Shaker Textile c. 1936

"Shaker Textile" is a 1936 work by American artist George Constantine (1855-1995). This small, intimate work depicts a single, rectangular piece of brown fabric, seemingly a close-up of a textile woven by the Shakers, a religious sect known for their simple and functional crafts. Constantine's minimalist approach draws attention to the intricate pattern and texture of the fabric, highlighting the craftsmanship of the Shakers, and demonstrating the artist's interest in everyday objects and materials.