Pa. German Chair

1937

Edward L. Loper

Associated Names
Edward L. Loper

Artist, American, 1916 - 2011

The image shows a wooden chair with a floral pattern featuring colorful details on the backrest and seat. The chair has four legs, a curved backrest, and three spindles connecting the seat to the backrest.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 45.9 x 36 cm (18 1/16 x 14 3/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.3575

More About this Artwork

The image depicts an intricate assembly of geometric shapes converging to form a large central star pattern. The design features vibrant hues of red, blue, yellow, and white. The central pattern is surrounded by a frame composed of smaller triangles in a repeating sequence. Along the border, the design includes floral motifs filled with pink and green. The composition draws connections to traditional quilt patterns, resembling a textile art piece crafted with colorful patches.

Interactive Article:  How the Index of American Design Kickstarted Edward Loper’s Art Career

The acclaimed Delaware artist first brought his artistic ambitions to life drawing decorative art objects for the Work Progress Administration project.

Artwork history & notes

Exhibition History

2002

  • Drawing on America's Past: Folk Art, Modernism, and the Index of American Design, National Gallery of Art, Washington, 2002-2003, no. 36, as Painted Chair.

2007

  • The Art of Edward L. Loper, Sr.: On the Path of the Master, University Museums, University of Delaware, Newark, 13 April 2007 - 31 July 2007.

Bibliography

1970

  • Hornung, Clarence P., Treasury of American Design. New York, 1970: 210, pl. 806.

2002

  • Drawing on America's Past: Folk Art, Modernism, and the Index of American Design. Exh. cat. National Gallery of Art, Washington, 2002-2003: no. 36.

2007

  • Marley, Anna O., et al. The Art of Edward L. Loper, Sr.: On the Path of the Masters. (Exh. cat. University Museums, University of Delaware, Newark, 2007). 23, fig. 3.

Inscriptions

lower right in watercolor: Edward L. Loper Del. 550-1

Wikidata ID

Q64557309

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