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The image shows a wooden rocking chair with ornate carvings on the backrest and scroll work on the arms. The chair is mainly dark and light brown in color, showcasing a rich wood finish. It is positioned centrally, slightly angled to the right, displaying its curved rocking rails and intricate backrest design.
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The image shows a wooden rocking chair with ornate carvings on the backrest and scroll work on the arms. The chair is mainly dark and light brown in color, showcasing a rich wood finish. It is positioned centrally, slightly angled to the right, displaying its curved rocking rails and intricate backrest design.

National Gallery of Art · Index of American Design

Boston Rocker

Einar Heiberg

Date
c. 1938
Medium
watercolor, colored pencil, and some heightening on paper
Dimensions
overall: 40.6 x 30.4 cm (16 x 11 15/16 in.) Original IAD Object: 37 1/2"high, 21 3/4" wide. See data sheet for dets.
Classification
Index of American Design · Drawing
Accession number
1943.8.4349
Credit line
Index of American Design
Time span
1926 to 1950
Department
CG-W
Original NGA record Wikidata

Subjects and terms

  • Marine
  • American
  • plant
  • Hitchcock

NGA object ID 16552. 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.