Wing Chair

c. 1941

Isidore Sovensky

Associated Names
Isidore Sovensky

Artist, American, active c. 1935

There is a large, upholstered wingback chair with a high back and prominent armrests. The chair is covered in a textured red fabric with floral patterns and is supported by four wooden legs with S-shaped curves and crossbars. The color palette is primarily red and brown, with the upholstery and wooden elements contrasting against a beige background. The chair is centrally positioned in the image, occupying most of the space, while the background provides a neutral setting.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, colored pencil, and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 51 x 38.1 cm (20 1/16 x 15 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 48"high; 35 1/4"wide; 34"deep

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.4723

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: Sovensky

Wikidata ID

Q64578841

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