Settee

1935/1942

David S. De Vault

Associated Names
David S. De Vault

Artist, American, 1876 - 1963

The image depicts an ornate sofa with a prominently curved backrest and sides, along with detailed wooden legs. The sofa features a rich red upholstery with subtle patterns, and the wooden frame appears to be in a medium brown tone. The sofa is positioned centrally against a plain background, and its detailed carving and structure take up most of the visible space in the image.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, colored pencil, and graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 23.3 x 35.4 cm (9 3/16 x 13 15/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: none given

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.5499

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: Sketch - Duncan Phyfe Settee.; lower right in graphite: DavidS. de Vault

Wikidata ID

Q64540898

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