Inlaid Chippendale Chair Panel

c. 1939

Ralph Morton

Associated Names
Ralph Morton

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows a large ornate vase displayed at the center of a light background. The vase is brown with intricate designs featuring gold and yellow floral patterns along with green ornamental elements. Positioned centrally, the vase has a flared top section with three cut-out shapes and is elevated on a split base. The background is plain and unadorned.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, colored pencil, graphite and some heightening on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 46 x 35.8 cm (18 1/8 x 14 1/8 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 18"high, 5 5/8"widest pt., 4 1/4"wide at top, 6 1/2"wide bottom.

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.4209


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in watercolor: DEL.390-1 R. MARIA MORTON

Wikidata ID

Q64619859

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