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Black Painted Settee

c. 1936

Ella Josephine Sterling

Associated Names

Ella Josephine Sterling

Artist, American, 1908 - 2006

The image depicts a black sofa adorned with floral decorations in various colors such as soft pinks, greens, and subtle yellow. The sofa is centrally positioned, viewed from the front, with sleeper-style armrests and a backrest featuring intricate floral designs.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor, colored pencil, graphite and heightening on paper
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 35 x 49.4 cm (13 3/4 x 19 7/16 in.)
Original IAD Object: 31"x69 1/4"
Accession Number

1943.8.5597

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64558948

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