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Chair

American 20th Century

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a side chair. The illustration shows the front and side views of a wooden chair designed for Mrs. Stevenson of Fairfield, Connecticut. The chair has a shield-shaped backrest with detailed ornamentation, including labeled features like "splats" and a "shoe." Measurements are included next to these elements. The drawing is done in a technical style with lines and annotations, common in architectural or furniture design blueprints.

Artwork Details

Date
1935/1942
Medium
watercolor, graphite, and colored pencil on paperboard
Dimensions
4502 × 3477 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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