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The image displays a large wooden chair with a tall backrest and armrests, all upholstered in muted brown leather. The chair is positioned centrally in the image, facing the viewer, showcasing its ornate wooden legs and arm supports. The color palette consists of earthy tones, primarily different shades of brown on the chair, set against a pale beige background.
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The image displays a large wooden chair with a tall backrest and armrests, all upholstered in muted brown leather. The chair is positioned centrally in the image, facing the viewer, showcasing its ornate wooden legs and arm supports. The color palette consists of earthy tones, primarily different shades of brown on the chair, set against a pale beige background.

National Gallery of Art · Index of American Design

Armchair

M. Rosenshield-von-Paulin

Date
c. 1937
Medium
watercolor, colored pencil, pen and ink, and graphite on paperboard
Dimensions
overall: 28.3 x 22.2 cm (11 1/8 x 8 3/4 in.) Original IAD Object: 39"high; 24"deep; 18"wide
Classification
Index of American Design · Drawing
Accession number
1943.8.4613
Credit line
Index of American Design
Time span
1926 to 1950
Department
CG-W
Original NGA record Wikidata

Subjects and terms

  • American
  • Jacobean

NGA object ID 16815. 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.