Pa. German Chair

c. 1940

Henry Moran

Associated Names
Henry Moran

Artist, American, active c. 1935

This is a drawing of a wooden chair and a decorative detail. The image features a wooden chair with an intricate design on its backrest alongside an enlarged view of a similar decorative pattern. The chair is designed with simple, classic lines and highlighted by an ornate leaf-like motif painted in greens and pinks against a brown wooden backdrop. The floral pattern gives the chair a sense of elegance and craftsmanship. The enlarged detail showcases the curves and symmetrical arrangement of the leaves and floral forms, suggesting functionality and artistry in the design.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 29.3 x 34.3 cm (11 9/16 x 13 1/2 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.3577


Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1970

  • Hornung, Clarence P., Treasury of American Design. New York, 1970: 209, pl. 801.

Wikidata ID

Q64573924

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