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Settee--Sheraton Style

c. 1939

Charles Henning

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Charles Henning

Artist, American, active c. 1935

This is a painting of an ornate wooden bench. The bench features a decorative design on its backrest, with vertical slats and floral motifs at the top, and urn-shaped elements in the middle. The arms of the bench are elegantly curved. The seat of the bench is a light cream color with a subtle pattern. The legs of the bench are tapered. This is in the style of Thomas Sheraton.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor and graphite on paperboard
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 35.5 x 49.6 cm (14 x 19 1/2 in.)
Accession Number

1943.8.16542

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64538682

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