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Side Chair

1937

Ruth Bialostosky

Associated Names

Ruth Bialostosky

Artist, American, 1914 - 1987

A wooden armchair with a floral patterned fabric in shades of red and pink is placed centrally in the image. The chair has a deep brown wood frame against a light beige background. The chair is slightly turned to the right, showing its full arm and leg design.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor, graphite, and pen and ink on paperboard
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 30.2 x 22.7 cm (11 7/8 x 8 15/16 in.)
Accession Number

1943.8.17424

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: Ruth Bialosky

Wikidata ID

Q64630064

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