Wing Chair

c. 1936

M. Rosenshield-von-Paulin

Associated Names
M. Rosenshield-von-Paulin

Artist, American, active c. 1935

This is a drawing of an easy chair with measurements. It includes detailed technical illustrations of a front and side view of the chair. Various measurements in red provide precise dimensions such as height, width, and depth. The chair features ornate legs and a high backrest, and is labeled as American, made of mahogany, dating back to about 1760–1770. The drawing is associated with the Metropolitan Museum of Art, and its scale is provided as 1/8 inch equals 1 inch. The drawing appears to be intended for furniture crafting or academic study.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    pen and ink and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 28.4 x 21.7 cm (11 3/16 x 8 9/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.10382


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

upper right in black ink: SCALE DRAWING / of / EASY CHAIR / Mahogany / American, about 1760-1770 / Purchase, 1918. / Ex. Coll. George S. Palmer / 10.110.25 / Room M-17 / Metropolitan Museum of Art / 1/10in. - 1 in. M. Rosenshield-von-Paulin

Wikidata ID

Q64594493

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