Armchair

c. 1937

Erwin Schwabe

Associated Names
Erwin Schwabe

Artist, American, 1886 - 1977

The image shows a wooden armchair with a high back and four horizontal slats. The seat is woven, possibly with rush or cane material. The chair has turned legs and arm supports with a natural wood finish. The color palette includes warm earthy tones like beige, light brown, and some darker brown in the weaving. The chair is centrally positioned in the image with symmetrical and balanced appearance, inviting focus on its craftsmanship and details.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, colored pencil, and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 30.7 x 23 cm (12 1/16 x 9 1/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: None given

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.4609

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: ESchwabe

Wikidata ID

Q64559889

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