Sofa

c. 1936

Wellington Blewett

Associated Names
Wellington Blewett

Artist, American, born Canada, 1875 - 1962

This is a drawing of a grand piano with ornate design features. The main feature of the drawing is a grand piano depicted from a top-down view. It has an opulent design with elaborate carvings on its legs and edges, which are drawn in a gold hue. The rest of the piano is primarily a dark color. The drawing includes detailed sections showcasing the intricate design elements of the piano, such as the legs and decorative motifs. These designs include sculpted feet resembling animal claws, a fluted wing-like appendage, and a curled decorative element. The drawing also contains measurements and annotations, indicating possible use for design or construction purposes. There is a smaller side view of the entire piano included, along with additional sketches, focusing on the ornamental aspects of the piano's design.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 36 x 28.3 cm (14 3/16 x 11 1/8 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 28"high; 66"wide at top; 49 1/2"wide, bottom

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.5508


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

upper center verso in black ink: ARTIST. WELLINGTON BLEWETT

Wikidata ID

Q64634804

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