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Settee Couch

c. 1936

Beverly Chichester

Associated Names

Beverly Chichester

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows a large vintage-style sofa with dark gray, tufted upholstery and a reddish-brown wooden frame. The color palette includes dark gray, rich reddish-brown, and beige. The sofa is centrally positioned with elegant curves and intricate woodwork against a plain backdrop.

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Artwork overview

Medium

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

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 22.7 x 29.2 cm (8 15/16 x 11 1/2 in.)
Original IAD Object: 66"long
Accession Number

1943.8.5522

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in black ink: BC

Wikidata ID

Q64537586

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