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Hand-carved Armchair

c. 1937

Gerald Transpota

Associated Names

Gerald Transpota

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows an ornate wooden armchair with intricate carvings on its backrest and arms. The chair is upholstered with richly patterned fabric featuring red and gold hues, complemented by the warm, brown tones of the wood. Positioned centrally, the chair stands prominently against a plain, light background.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor, colored pencil, and graphite on paper
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 34.4 x 23.6 cm (13 9/16 x 9 5/16 in.)
Original IAD Object: 3'9"high; 28"wide. See data sheet for dets.
Accession Number

1943.8.7580

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in watercolor: G.TRANSPOTAJR.

Wikidata ID

Q64571746

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