Dentist's Operating Room

1935/1942

Perkins Harnly

Associated Names
Perkins Harnly

Artist, American, 1901 - 1986

The image displays a room with a large red dental chair at the center of a patterned rug. Surrounding the chair are various dental instruments and furniture. The room features warm tones such as red, gold, green, and brown, creating a vintage atmosphere. On the left side, wooden cabinetry holds glassware and dental tools. On the right, a table with a gas cylinder apparatus and a shelf with books and an owl figurine are visible. The background consists of striped wallpaper, decorative molding, a lace-curtained window, and a chandelier hanging from the ceiling.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, gouache, and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 57.3 x 34.5 cm (22 9/16 x 13 9/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.7638


Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64619313

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