Sofa

c. 1936

Paul Ward

Associated Names
Paul Ward

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image displays an ornate antique sofa with a carved wooden frame, decorative backrest, and armrests. The fabric upholstery is deep pink with a tufted pattern. The color palette is pink and brown wood tones. The sofa is positioned centrally and showcases the craftsmanship of the woodwork and fabric texture.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, colored pencil, and graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 28 x 35.4 cm (11 x 13 15/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 48"high center back; Seat 68"long

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.5526

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in black ink: 1/7 FULL SIZE P. Ward

Wikidata ID

Q64619158

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