Side Chair

1936

Mary Berner

Associated Names
Mary Berner

Artist, American, born Germany, 1901 - 2003

There is a wooden chair with intricate carvings on the backrest and turned legs. It has a colorful, patterned upholstered seat. The color palette consists of earthy browns of the wood and multi-colored textiles against a plain beige background. The chair is centrally positioned within the frame, with the top of the backrest closer to the upper edge and the legs extending towards the lower edge. The background around the chair is relatively empty, emphasizing the chair's details.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 29.9 x 22.1 cm (11 3/4 x 8 11/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.17422

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64607584

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