Butterfly Table

c. 1936

Lawrence Foster

Associated Names
Lawrence Foster

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image depicts a wooden drop-leaf table with intricate turned legs and a rectangular support frame connecting the legs at the bottom. The table is on a light background with subtle brownish discolorations. The table is centrally positioned with its oval tabletop shown with the leaves extended. The legs have a simple design, emphasizing the craftsmanship of the table. The dominant color is warm brown, highlighting the natural wood texture and grain, contrasting against the lighter sepia-toned background.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, colored pencil, and graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 27.4 x 22.7 cm (10 13/16 x 8 15/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: none given

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.5627

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1970

  • Hornung, Clarence P., Treasury of American Design. New York, 1970: 241, pl. 866.

Inscriptions

upper center verso in graphite: Larry Foster

Wikidata ID

Q64592768

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