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Armchair

c. 1936

Rolland Livingstone

Associated Names

Rolland Livingstone

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows a wooden chair with a heart-shaped backrest and arm supports. The seat is cushioned and covered in fabric with a floral or pastoral pattern. The chair is primarily brown with hints of pink, green, and cream. It is centered in front of a neutral, light-colored background.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor, colored pencil and graphite on paperboard
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 28.7 x 22.7 cm (11 5/16 x 8 15/16 in.)
Original IAD Object: none given
Accession Number

1943.8.4245

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: R / Livingstone

Wikidata ID

Q64629456

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