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Small Wooden Chair

c. 1937

Majel G. Claflin

Associated Names

Majel G. Claflin

Artist, American, 1893 - 1941

The image shows a wooden chair positioned centrally within the frame. The chair has a simple, robust design with detailed craftsmanship in the slats and joints. The color palette is light, natural wood tones against an off-white background. The chair is angled slightly to the right, offering a three-quarter view.

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Artwork overview

Medium

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

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 36.1 x 28.7 cm (14 3/16 x 11 5/16 in.)
Original IAD Object: c. 2 1/2'high
Accession Number

1943.8.7560

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in black ink: MAJEL G. CLAFLIN - TAOS-N.M.

Wikidata ID

Q64594744

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