Chair Cover

c. 1937

Mabel Ritter

Associated Names
Mabel Ritter

Artist, American, 1907 - 1987

This is a painting of a dog running with a bush in the background. The dog is adorned with a red collar and captured mid-stride. The dog's coat is a combination of white, brown, and grey tones, and its tail is a fluffy tuft. Floral elements are integrated into the background, with colors including pinks, greens, and blues. The background has pink and maroon grid patterns. The dog appears to be on a patch of earth with sparse vegetation. The style resembles traditional needlepoint or cross-stitch, giving the painting a crafted, folk-art feel.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 36.5 x 39.7 cm (14 3/8 x 15 5/8 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 22 1/2" long; 21" wide

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.90


Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64594540

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