Chair (Host)

1935/1942

Francis Law Durand

Associated Names
Francis Law Durand

Artist, American, active c. 1935

A wooden armchair with a tall, intricately carved backrest and ornate legs is featured. The chair has a dark blue upholstered seat with floral embroidery. The color palette includes warm brown tones of the wood, dark blue, and subtle hints of floral colors on the seat. The chair is positioned in the center of the frame, slightly angled towards the right, with a plain, light-colored background.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, colored pencil and graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 30.6 x 22.8 cm (12 1/16 x 9 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 42 1/2" high

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.4172

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64562615

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