Hitchcock Armchair

c. 1937

Therkel Anderson

Associated Names
Therkel Anderson

Artist, American, born Denmark, 1896 - 1977

The image shows a wooden chair with detailed carvings on the backrest and armrests, sitting on a plain background. The chair features a palette of earthy tones including shades of brown, beige, and some golden-yellow accents. The ornate carvings in the wood depict a floral design. The chair is positioned centrally, with a high, slightly curved backrest and turned legs. The overall design is traditional, with smooth curves and decorative elements enhancing its appearance.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, colored pencil, graphite and some heightening on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 30.6 x 22.8 cm (12 1/16 x 9 in.)
    Original IAD Object: front legs 15 1/2"; back 35".

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.4396

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1970

  • Hornung, Clarence P., Treasury of American Design. New York, 1970: 210, pl. 804.

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: THERKEL / ANDERSON

Wikidata ID

Q64633143

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