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Salem Chair

c. 1937

William Kieckhofel

Associated Names

William Kieckhofel

Artist, American, active c. 1935

A wooden chair with intricate carvings on the backrest and a cushioned seat upholstered in green fabric is pictured. The color palette is primarily earthy brown and deep green. The chair is positioned slightly to the right, facing the right side of the image. The background is plain.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor and colored pencil on paper
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 35 x 24.2 cm (13 3/4 x 9 1/2 in.)
Original IAD Object: 38" x 21" x 16"
Accession Number

1943.8.4199

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in watercolor: W. KIECKHOFEL

Wikidata ID

Q64637739

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