Hepplewhite Arm Chair

1936

Elizabeth Curtis

Associated Names
Elizabeth Curtis

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows a large armchair with an ornate frame and floral upholstery. The chair has a high back, curved wooden arms, slender turned legs, all made from dark wood. A matching swatch of the fabric is displayed on the right, showcasing its striped and floral pattern. The color palette includes earth tones such as browns and greens, along with muted reds and blues in the floral design. The chair is positioned centrally, slightly angled to the left, taking up most of the image space, while the fabric swatch is placed on the right against a plain background.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, pen and ink, and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 30.3 x 22.8 cm (11 15/16 x 9 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.7838


Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64558622

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