Chair Seat

1935/1942

Suzanne Chapman

Associated Names
Suzanne Chapman

Artist, American, 1904 - 1990

The image is a flat tapestry or textile work. There is no distinct horizon, but the elements within the embroidery suggest an upward slope. The embroidery is detailed with precise stitches creating a textured effect. The color palette is vibrant with bold primary and secondary colors — reds, blues, greens, and yellows. The scene includes birds, trees, fruit, and deer. A deer is at the base of a tree on the left, birds with colorful plumages are on branches, and a larger bird is perched in the center. In the background, the landscape thins out with continued intricate details and color unifying the composition.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 38.5 x 46.6 cm (15 3/16 x 18 3/8 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 17 1/8" high; 21 1/2" wide

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.2516


Artwork history & notes

Exhibition History

2023

  • Art for the Millions: American Culture and Politics in the 1930s, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, 2023, plate 45, repro.

Bibliography

2023

  • Rudnick, Allison.Art for the Millions: American Culture and Politics in the 1930s. Exh. cat. The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, 2023: 108, plate 45.

Wikidata ID

Q64632843

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