Rocking Chair

1937

Henry Murphy

Associated Names
Henry Murphy

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image displays a wooden rocking chair with an intricate design, including turned spindles and a woven seat. The chair has a red top rail on its back and is placed at a slight angle facing towards the right of the canvas. The chair is set against a light-colored background, emphasizing its construction and details.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, colored pencil, and graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 35.2 x 24.4 cm (13 7/8 x 9 5/8 in.)
    Original IAD Object: none given

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.4477

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: Murphy 1511 7/26/37 / 8/18/37 #5

Wikidata ID

Q64573954

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