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Bench

c. 1936

Philip Johnson

Associated Names

Philip Johnson

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows a wooden table with a rectangular top and intricately carved apron, supported by four rounded legs. The table displays a mix of deep brown and reddish-brown hues with accents of mossy green. It is positioned centrally in the image, with the front side facing the viewer, and its shadow is cast slightly to the left on the neutral-colored background.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor, colored pencil, gouache, and graphite on paperboard
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 23.1 x 29 cm (9 1/8 x 11 7/16 in.)
Accession Number

1943.8.4004

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: P.L. JOHNSON

Wikidata ID

Q64619434

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