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Hooded Cradle

1935/1942

Columbus Simpson

Associated Names

Columbus Simpson

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows a wooden chaise lounge with a high curved backrest and a gently sloping seat, supported by two curved legs on each end. The chaise is viewed from an oblique angle, highlighting its intricate curves and angles. The main color is a warm, reddish-brown, and the background is a neutral, light beige with a simplistic border.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor, colored pencil, and graphite on paper
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 22.3 x 28.8 cm (8 3/4 x 11 5/16 in.)
Accession Number

1943.8.10743

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: Columbus Simpson

Wikidata ID

Q64540317

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