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Hitchcock Chair

c. 1940

Genevieve Sherlock

Associated Names

Genevieve Sherlock

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image features large, stylized motifs resembling fruits and flowers displayed across the center, framed by smaller, ornate floral and leaf designs. The color palette consists of shades of gold and brown set against a dark background. The central elements are surrounded by intricate flowers and foliage, filling the scene symmetrically from one side to the other.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor, gold ink and graphite on paper
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 30.4 x 40.6 cm (11 15/16 x 16 in.)
Original IAD Object: Same as rendering
Accession Number

1943.8.4371

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64571067

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