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Rocker

c. 1941

Dorothy Johnson

Associated Names

Dorothy Johnson

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image depicts a wooden rocking chair with a ladder-back design. The color palette consists of warm browns and muted beiges against a light cream background. The chair is centered in the image, positioned with its side facing the viewer.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor and colored pencil on paper
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 45.4 x 35.4 cm (17 7/8 x 13 15/16 in.)
Original IAD Object: 3'10"high; 24"wide; arms 22".
Accession Number

1943.8.4478

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64555911

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