Animations:

Visit
Open today 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Admission is always free

6th and Constitution Ave NW
Washington, DC 20565

Sculpture Garden Extended Hours

Open late until 8:00 p.m. on select nights
Through September 5
Exhibitions & Events
America’s 250th

Celebrating American art and artists
Art & Artists
Open Call

Artists Reimagining the Collection
Meet the 50 makers selected from more than 1,600 submissions

Open 10:00–5:00

Visit
Open today 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Admission is always free

6th and Constitution Ave NW
Washington, DC 20565

Sculpture Garden Extended Hours

Open late until 8:00 p.m. on select nights
Through September 5
Exhibitions & Events
America’s 250th

Celebrating American art and artists
Art & Artists
Open Call

Artists Reimagining the Collection
Meet the 50 makers selected from more than 1,600 submissions

Sofa

c. 1953

Ernest Busenbark

Associated Names

Earnest Busenbark

Artist, American, 1887 - 1982

The image shows a large sofa with rich blue upholstery on the backrest and seating. The frame is wooden with carvings and a reddish-brown finish. Decorative nails in brass or gold line the edges of the upholstery. The sofa is centrally positioned, with ornate wooden armrests and base.

Download

This object’s media is free and in the public domain. Read our full Open Access policy for images.

Not on view See artworks now on view

Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paper
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 23.9 x 31.3 cm (9 7/16 x 12 5/16 in.)
Original IAD Object: 78" long; 40 1/2" high
Accession Number

1943.8.7869

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: BUSENBARK

Wikidata ID

Q64559771

You may be interested in