Chair Seat

c. 1937

Samuel O. Klein

Associated Names
Samuel O. Klein

Artist, American, 1906 - 1991

The image features a symmetrical arrangement of large flowers, including pink and purple roses and other floral elements. The color palette includes rich greens, bright reds, soft purples, and creamy whites, set against a neutral background. The central cluster consists of pale pink and white flowers bordered by ornate silver-toned embellishments at the corners. Deep green leaves frame the flowers, with pairs of red blossoms at intervals around the edges, creating a balanced and structured composition in a square pattern.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 43.3 x 40.7 cm (17 1/16 x 16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.2534


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: Samuel O. Klein / Actual size

Wikidata ID

Q64630351

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