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Side Chair

Charles Henning

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts a wooden chair with a decorative backrest featuring an inlaid floral design and spindles. The chair has a light upholstered seat in a muted pattern. The color palette consists of browns, beiges, and earthy tones, with some hints of red in the floral inlay. The chair is positioned upright, with its seat angled slightly toward the viewer's left.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1939
Medium
watercolor, gouache, colored pencil and graphite on paperboard
Dimensions
3332 × 4267 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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