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The image depicts a set of curved lines and intricate shapes forming an abstract design resembling the outline of a chair or a stool with ornate detailing. The patterns etched into the surface appear reminiscent of floral or organic motifs, akin to carvings found on traditional furniture. The details suggest a connection to vintage or antique wooden furniture.
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The image depicts a set of curved lines and intricate shapes forming an abstract design resembling the outline of a chair or a stool with ornate detailing. The patterns etched into the surface appear reminiscent of floral or organic motifs, akin to carvings found on traditional furniture. The details suggest a connection to vintage or antique wooden furniture.

National Gallery of Art · Index of American Design

Boston Rocker

Einar Heiberg

Date
c. 1938
Medium
watercolor, colored pencil, and graphite on paper
Dimensions
overall: 53.9 x 40.8 cm (21 1/4 x 16 1/16 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
1943.8.4357
Credit line
Index of American Design
Time span
1926 to 1950
Department
CG-W
Original NGA record Wikidata

Subjects and terms

  • Marine
  • American
  • plant
  • Flower

NGA object ID 16560. 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.