Sofa

c. 1937

Ernest Busenbark

Associated Names
Earnest Busenbark

Artist, American, 1887 - 1982

The image shows a large sofa with a wooden frame and blue upholstery. The color palette includes blue, rich brown tones from the wood, and a beige background. The sofa is centrally placed in the image, with curved back and arms. There is a subtle pattern in the wood, and the upholstery appears smooth and taut. The background is an off-white or cream color.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, colored pencil, and graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 29 x 36.7 cm (11 7/16 x 14 7/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 40"high; 77 1/2"long; 23"deep

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.5496


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: Busenbark

Wikidata ID

Q64559768

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