Chair

1935/1942

American 20th Century

Associated Names
American 20th Century

Artist

This is a drawing of a side chair. The illustration shows the front and side views of a wooden chair designed for Mrs. Stevenson of Fairfield, Connecticut. The chair has a shield-shaped backrest with detailed ornamentation, including labeled features like "splats" and a "shoe." Measurements are included next to these elements. The drawing is done in a technical style with lines and annotations, common in architectural or furniture design blueprints.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, and colored pencil on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 23.1 x 29.7 cm (9 1/8 x 11 11/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.10392

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

upper left in colored pencil: Side Chair / Mahogany; lower right in colored pencil: Mrs. Stevenson / Fairfield, Conn

Wikidata ID

Q64535071

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