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Chair

American 20th Century

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a chair showcasing a ladder-back design from front, side, and top-down views. The front view displays the ladder-like back with rounded finials, while the side view reveals the structural elements such as rear supports and stabilizing bars. The top-down view highlights the woven seat pattern with a scale of "2½” = 1’" provided on the drawing. The focus is on the traditional simplicity and functionality of the chair design.

Artwork Details

Date
1935/1942
Medium
graphite on paper
Dimensions
4513 × 3321 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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