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Artists Reimagining the Collection
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Boston Rocker

1940

Genevieve Sherlock

Associated Names

Genevieve Sherlock

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows a large wooden rocking chair with a spindle back and seat, curved armrests, and rockers. It is placed in the center against a light beige background. The chair is made of dark wood and has a color palette of dark brown and black tones.

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Artwork overview

Medium

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

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 35.7 x 26.6 cm (14 1/16 x 10 1/2 in.)
Original IAD Object: none given
Accession Number

1943.8.4353

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64571059

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