Sofa

c. 1936

M. Rosenshield-von-Paulin

Associated Names
M. Rosenshield-von-Paulin

Artist, American, active c. 1935

This is a technical drawing of a sofa. It includes front, top, and side views with detailed measurements indicating materials used, historical influence (Sheraton style circa 1800), and specific dimensions such as length (73 1/4 inches). The drawing is signed and reflects the elegant design standards of its period.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    pen and ink, watercolor, and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall (approximate): 19.8 x 26.9 cm (7 13/16 x 10 9/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 31"x75"x22"

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.5491

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

upper left in black ink: SCALE DRAWING / of / SOFA / Mahogany and Satinwood / Sheraton Style / Newburyport, Mass. About 1800 / Gift of Mrs Russell Sage, 1909 / ExColl. Bolles / No. 10.125.176 / Room No. M-8 / Metropolitan Museum of Art / 1/12 in - 1 in / M Rosenshield-von-Paulin
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Wikidata ID

Q64594470

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