High-Back Side Chair

1935/1942

Arthur Johnson

Associated Names
Arthur Johnson

Artist, American, active c. 1935

This is a technical illustration of a high-back side chair. The drawing shows front, side, and back views as well as a seat plan. The chair's design details are emphasized, including carvings and patterns. The side view displays the chair's structure with wooden components, while the back view shows the framework. The seat plan includes dimensions for the seat area. Annotations with measurements and labels are present. Created by Arthur Johnson for a piece in the American Wing, Secretary House at the Brooklyn Museum.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 22.2 x 24.9 cm (8 3/4 x 9 13/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 47 5/8"high; seat 18 7/8 wide, front; Seat 18 3/4"high

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.4548

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

across top in graphite: HIGH-BACK SIDE CHAIR Acc. No. 12435 -3 AMERICAN WING, SECRETARY HOUSE / LIVING ROOM - 4th FLOOR BROOKLY MUSEUM BM 214 / DRAWN BY ARTHUR JOHNSON - Artist Scale 1/2"= 1"

Wikidata ID

Q64536625

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