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Wooden Chair

c. 1939

Majel G. Claflin

Associated Names

Majel G. Claflin

Artist, American, 1893 - 1941

The image shows a wooden chair with intricate carved patterns on the backrest. The chair is positioned to the left in the image with the front legs slightly facing to the right, set against a light neutral background.

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Artwork overview

Medium

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

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 26.9 x 29.2 cm (10 9/16 x 11 1/2 in.)
Accession Number

1943.8.7558

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in watercolor: MAJEL G. CLAFLIN / TAOS. N.MEXICO.

Wikidata ID

Q64594743

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