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Banister Back Side Chair

1938

Michael Riccitelli

Associated Names

Michael Riccitelli

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image features a single wooden chair with a high, intricately carved backrest and a patterned seat cushion. The chair's frame is primarily a dark brown, almost black, with an earthy, warm tone dominating the seat material. Positioned centrally, the chair is set against a plain, off-white background.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor, colored pencil, graphite and some heightening on paper
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 35.2 x 24.2 cm (13 7/8 x 9 1/2 in.)
Accession Number

1943.8.4083

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: Fu 96/6-20-38/Riccitelli

Wikidata ID

Q64614624

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