Rocking Chair with Rawhide Seat

c. 1938

Frank M. Keane

Associated Names
Frank M. Keane

Artist, American, c.1876 - 1941

The image shows a wooden rocking chair with a high back and vertical spindles. The seat of the chair is torn, revealing the damaged material. The color palette includes natural brown tones of the wood and dark, worn material of the seat. The chair is centered, facing forward, against a plain, light background.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, colored pencil, gouache and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 35 cm (13 3/4 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 37 1/2"high; 18"wide. See data sheet for details.

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.4463


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: FRANK KEANE-

Wikidata ID

Q64570242

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