Armchair

c. 1937

Frank Wenger

Associated Names
Frank Wenger

Artist, American, active c. 1935

This is a drawing of a wooden armchair. The image shows the front, side, and top view projections of a detailed wooden armchair with intricately turned spindles and legs. The front view showcases the chair's back comprised of multiple horizontal slats with a wavy design, and the side view reveals the curved arms and length of the chair. Additionally, the top view depicts the overall shape and layout of the seat. The drawing is labeled.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    pen and ink and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 26.9 x 21.4 cm (10 9/16 x 8 7/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 130cm high, 58 cm wide

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.4120

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

upper right in black ink: ARM CHAIR / BROOKLYN MUSEUM / EASTERN PARKWAY, BROOKLYN / AMERICAN GALLERY / NO. 35.1039 1-p5

Wikidata ID

Q64570368

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