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Handcarved Chair

Florence Hastings

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a wooden armchair with an intricately carved backrest as the largest object. The chair's frame is dark brown wood, and the seat is upholstered in a muted gray-blue fabric. The chair is centrally positioned, with its front legs slightly angled towards the viewer, displaying the detailed carving on the top of the backrest and the turned wooden elements of the legs and arm supports. The background is a plain, light beige color, contrasting with the darker tones of the chair.

Artwork Details

Date
1937
Medium
watercolor, colored pencil, graphite, and some heightening on paper
Dimensions
3386 × 4507 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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