Side Chair

Bernard Krieger

National Gallery of Art

This is a detailed drawing of a walnut side chair from mid-18th century Philadelphia. The drawing includes three views of the chair: a plan view of the seat, a front elevation, and a side elevation. The plan view shows the outline of the seat with its gently curved edges. The front elevation displays the design of the chair's backrest, which features scrollwork and floral motifs. The legs of the chair have carved elements typical of mid-18th-century aesthetics. The side elevation shows the curve of the legs and the angle of the backrest. Handwritten notes describe the chair as a product of its time and location.