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American Chair

1935/1942

Florence Neal

Associated Names

Florence Neal

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows a wooden chair with an intricately designed backrest and upholstered seat. The wood is brown with hints of red, and the seat is beige with blue, pink, and green patterns. The chair is positioned against a light background, with its front legs angled towards the viewer and the backrest showing detailed carving.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor, colored pencil, graphite, pen and ink and some heightening on paper
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 30.4 x 22.7 cm (11 15/16 x 8 15/16 in.)
Original IAD Object: none given
Accession Number

1943.8.4273

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64561828

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