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Pa. German Chair

1935/1942

American 20th Century

Associated Names

American 20th Century

Artist

The image shows a wooden chair with a heart-shaped backrest and a solid seat. The chair has a rustic appearance with a brown and grey wood color palette. It is positioned slightly to the left in the frame and angled towards the viewer, showing its legs and backrest. The background is neutral.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor and graphite on paper
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 34.8 x 24.1 cm (13 11/16 x 9 1/2 in.)
Accession Number

1943.8.12950

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1970

Hornung, Clarence P., Treasury of American Design, New York: 1970, p. 699, no. 2575.

Wikidata ID

Q64535114

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