Commode Chair

c. 1940

Ernest A. Towers, Jr.

Associated Names
Ernest A. Towers, Jr.

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows a wooden chair with a high, ladder-back design and arms, featuring a square, box-like seat. The chair is primarily brown with natural wood grain, showcasing various shades of brown. It is positioned centrally against a plain, light background, facing slightly to the left to show its front and right side.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, gouache, colored pencil, graphite, andpen and ink on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 45.7 x 35.4 cm (18 x 13 15/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 45"high overall; 19"wide; 18"deep. See data sheet for dets.

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.4505

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in watercolor: DEL. 550 ERNEST A. TOWERS JR.

Wikidata ID

Q64559621

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