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The image shows a wooden chair with a curved back and a green cushioned seat. The chair is centered in the frame against a neutral background. In the upper left corner, there is a sketch displaying the dimensions and design elements of the chair. The chair is facing towards the viewer, offering a detailed view of its structure and design.
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The image shows a wooden chair with a curved back and a green cushioned seat. The chair is centered in the frame against a neutral background. In the upper left corner, there is a sketch displaying the dimensions and design elements of the chair. The chair is facing towards the viewer, offering a detailed view of its structure and design.

National Gallery of Art · Index of American Design

Billiard Chair

Vincent P. Rosel and Gordon Saltar

Date
c. 1937
Medium
watercolor, colored pencil, pen and ink, gouache, and graphite on paper
Dimensions
overall: 30.4 x 22.8 cm (11 15/16 x 9 in.) Original IAD Object: 44"high overall; 19"wide. See data sheet for dets.
Classification
Index of American Design · Drawing
Accession number
1943.8.4504
Credit line
Index of American Design
Time span
1926 to 1950
Department
CG-W
Original NGA record Wikidata

Subjects and terms

  • Philadelphia
  • American
Inscription

lower right in watercolor and graphite: Vincent P. Rosel 156-1 Del. / Gordon Saltar

NGA object ID 16707. 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.