Carver Armchair

1935/1942

M. Rosenshield-von-Paulin

Associated Names
M. Rosenshield-von-Paulin

Artist, American, active c. 1935

This is a scale drawing of a "Carver Armchair" design. The image shows multiple views of a wooden armchair with detailed measurements in red ink. Views include top, front, and side angles. The top view features a square seat, potentially cushioned or upholstered in green. The drawing showcases vertical and horizontal elements such as the spindled back and legs. Details on the drawing suggest it is a construction plan for the chair, with notes on its origin and other pertinent information.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    pen and ink, graphite and watercolor on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 21.9 x 27.3 cm (8 5/8 x 10 3/4 in.)
    Original IAD Object: none given

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.4065

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

upper right in black ink: Scale Drawing of / CARVER ARMCHAIR / Maple / American. Last half of the XVII Century / Gift of Mrs. Russell Sage, 1910. / No 10.125.187 - Room M - 27 / Metropolitan Museum of Art / Scale 1/8" - 1 inch. / M Rosenshield-von-Paulin

Wikidata ID

Q64594445

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