This is a drawing of an armchair design. The image shows a detailed scale drawing labeled as "Alexander Hamilton Arm Chair," featuring views from the top, front, and side. The drawing includes measurements such as height and width, along with other dimensions like seat depth. The design style is classical, with intricate detailing on the backrest and armrests. The overall form is elegant, reflecting careful craftsmanship with elements like scrolling arms and tapered legs. The top view illustrates the chair's curvature and construction details. The text and measurements indicate the drawing's purpose as a design blueprint.
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This is a drawing of an armchair design. The image shows a detailed scale drawing labeled as "Alexander Hamilton Arm Chair," featuring views from the top, front, and side. The drawing includes measurements such as height and width, along with other dimensions like seat depth. The design style is classical, with intricate detailing on the backrest and armrests. The overall form is elegant, reflecting careful craftsmanship with elements like scrolling arms and tapered legs. The top view illustrates the chair's curvature and construction details. The text and measurements indicate the drawing's purpose as a design blueprint.

National Gallery of Art · Index of American Design

Armchair

Harold Smith

Date
c. 1938
Medium
pen and ink, graphite and some heightening on paper
Dimensions
overall: 26 x 20.1 cm (10 1/4 x 7 15/16 in.) Original IAD Object: 35"high, 23,19 1/2" deep
Classification
Index of American Design · Drawing
Accession number
1943.8.4277
Credit line
Index of American Design
Time span
1926 to 1950
Department
CG-W

Subjects and terms

  • American
Inscription

upper right in black ink: SCALE DRAWING / of / ALEXANDER HAMILTON / Arm Chair

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