Love Seat

c. 1942

Ralph Morton

Associated Names
Ralph Morton

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image features a Victorian-style settee with an ornate wooden frame and multicolored striped upholstery. The color palette includes warm browns on the wood and a mix of soft pastel stripes like green, blue, and tan on the fabric. Positioned centrally, the settee displays a carved backrest with elegant curves and a cushioned seat, all set against a plain backdrop.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, colored pencil, gouache, and graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 36 x 45.5 cm (14 3/16 x 17 15/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 32"high; 51"long. See data sheet for details.

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.5609

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in watercolor: Ralph M. Morton

Wikidata ID

Q64619867

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