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Walnut Chair

c. 1937

Florence Truelson

Associated Names

Florence Truelson

Artist, American, 1901 - 1959

The image shows a large, intricately carved wooden chair with a rounded backrest and curved armrests featuring detailed scrollwork and animal paw designs at the front. The chair is positioned centrally, viewed slightly from above and turned at an angle to reveal the backrest and one side of the armrest, showcasing the ornate carvings and overall shape.

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Artwork overview

Medium

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

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 31.1 x 23.2 cm (12 1/4 x 9 1/8 in.)
Original IAD Object: 28"high; 31"wide at base
Accession Number

1943.8.4456

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: -Florence Truelson-

Wikidata ID

Q64561919

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