Sofa

c. 1936

Edith Magnette

Associated Names
Edith Magnette

Artist, American, 1869-1947?

This is a drawing of a detailed design plan for a piece of furniture, likely a sofa or settee. It showcases three views of an wood-framed couch with a decorative backrest and cabriole legs. The main view displays the front with intricate curves at the top of the backrest and scrollwork. The side view shows the curvature of the legs and armrest. The top view details the layout of the seat cushion with accompanying measurements and annotations.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    pen and ink and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 30.4 x 22.8 cm (11 15/16 x 9 in.)
    Original IAD Object: none given.

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.5533

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

upper left verso in black ink: State-NEW JERSEY Artist EITH MAGNETTE

Wikidata ID

Q64556504

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