Fiddle-back Chair

c. 1937

Edith Magnette

Associated Names
Edith Magnette

Artist, American, 1869-1947?

The image shows a single wooden chair with detailed carvings on its backrest and a cushioned seat. The chair is a rich brown color with a dark grayish-blue cushion, set against an off-white background. It is centrally positioned and facing forward.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, colored pencil, graphite, and pen and ink on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 28.9 x 22.7 cm (11 3/8 x 8 15/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 32 7/8"high, 17 3/4"wide, 13 1/2" deep

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.4309

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower left in black ink: Edith M. Magnette

Wikidata ID

Q64556489

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