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Sofa

1935/1942

American 20th Century

Associated Names

American 20th Century

Artist

A wooden settee with a curved and inset backrest, featuring dark upholstery and ornately carved legs, is the largest object depicted. The color palette consists of dark browns for the fabric and a lighter wood tone for the legs. Positioned centrally, the settee is set against an off-white background.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor and pen and ink on paperboard
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 22.9 x 29.1 cm (9 x 11 7/16 in.)
Accession Number

1943.8.17428

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64535311

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