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Chair for Bliss House

1935/1942

Arthur Johnson

Associated Names

Arthur Johnson

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows a wooden chair with an ornate design and a floral-patterned upholstered seat. The chair is positioned centrally against a plain beige background, showcasing its curved legs and backrest. The color palette includes wood brown, blue, red, and green in the seat cushion.

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Artwork overview

Medium

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

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 29.3 x 23 cm (11 9/16 x 9 1/16 in.)
Original IAD Object: none given
Accession Number

1943.8.4190

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

center left verso in graphite: CHAIR for BLISS HOUSE / No. 17603 - 2 BKLYN MUSEUM / ARTHUR JOHNSON - ARTIST

Wikidata ID

Q64536617

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