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Side Chair (one of six)

1936

Alfred Nason

Associated Names

Alfred Nason

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows a chair with an intricately carved backrest and a violet upholstered seat. The chair is set against a light-colored backdrop, emphasizing its design details.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor, colored pencil, graphite and gouache on paperboard
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 29.8 x 22.8 cm (11 3/4 x 9 in.)
Original IAD Object: none given
Accession Number

1943.8.4252

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: ALFRED NASON

Wikidata ID

Q64534386

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