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Side Chair

Nicholas Gorid

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a single ornate wooden chair with intricate carvings on its back and legs, and a woven pattern on its backrest. The chair is primarily composed of dark brown wood, with the seat appearing to have a muted green hue. The color palette mainly consists of browns and subtle touches of green, contrasted against a light beige background that fades into a soft purple gradient near the chair. Positioned in the center of the image, the chair is oriented slightly to the right, with its detailed craftsmanship prominently displayed.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1936
Medium
watercolor, colored pencil, gouache, and graphite on paper
Dimensions
3331 × 4428 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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