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Sofa (Empire)

1936

American 20th Century

Associated Names

American 20th Century

Artist

The image shows a rectangular sofa with a solid wood frame and rounded legs. The color palette includes dark wood tones and vibrant green upholstery. The sofa is centrally positioned within the frame, viewed directly from the front, showcasing its angular shape and design details like the ornamentation on the legs and trim.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor, colored pencil, gouache, and graphite on paperboard
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 23.1 x 29 cm (9 1/8 x 11 7/16 in.)
Original IAD Object: 34 1/2"high; 70"long; 30"deep
Accession Number

1943.8.5512

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower left verso in graphite: W.J/10/29/36

Wikidata ID

Q64534943

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