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Open late until 8:00 p.m. on select nights
Through September 5
Exhibitions & Events
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Celebrating American art and artists
Art & Artists
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Artists Reimagining the Collection
Meet the 50 makers selected from more than 1,600 submissions

Sofa

c. 1936

Herman Bader

Associated Names

Herman Bader

Artist, American, 1915 - 2002

The image shows a vintage-style couch with a rich blue fabric upholstery and ornate wooden details on its frame and legs. The color palette includes deep blues and rich wooden browns. The couch is centrally positioned in the frame, viewed from a slightly elevated angle to highlight its structure and design details.

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Artwork overview

Medium

colored pencil, graphite, and gouache on paper
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 22.7 x 29.2 cm (8 15/16 x 11 1/2 in.)
Accession Number

1943.8.10747

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64574154

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