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This is a drawing of a chair design with detailed measurements. The drawing meticulously lays out the dimensions and features of a chair, including front and side views with multiple measurements given in inches. The chair features turned wooden legs with finials at the top and a woven seat which is illustrated in a separate square detail at the lower left. The dimensions are marked with clear, precise annotations alongside the diagram, providing specific measurements and angles for construction. The words "Scale 1 1/2" = 1 FT." are visible, indicating the scale used in the drawing. Additionally, there are some handwritten notes and numerical annotations throughout, likely reference notes for construction.
National Gallery of Art · Index of American Design
Armchair
Margaret Knapp
- Date
- 1935/1942
- Medium
- pen and ink and graphite on paper
- Dimensions
- overall: 28.2 x 22.5 cm (11 1/8 x 8 7/8 in.) Original IAD Object: 43 1/2"high, 20"wide, 14 1/2"deep
- Classification
- Index of American Design · Drawing
- Accession number
- 1943.8.4109
- Credit line
- Index of American Design
- Time span
- 1926 to 1950
- Department
- CG-W
Subjects and terms
- American
Inscription
(scale indications)
NGA object ID 16312. Collection metadata is reproduced under CC0. This work is included because its NGA published-image record is marked open access; visitors should recheck the source record before substantial reuse.