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This is a drawing of a front and side elevation of a walnut arm chair. The drawing shows the detailed dimensions and design of a wooden armchair from the 2nd quarter of the 18th century, with measurements noted in both horizontal and vertical alignments. The front and side views are depicted, showing the curves of the armchair's backrest, arms, and legs. Specific measurements are labeled, showcasing the use of scalloped forms and elegant woodwork. The drawing indicates it is from a collection in the American Wing, American, Philadelphia, and is signed by Alfred Nason with the date August 17, 1936.
National Gallery of Art · Index of American Design
Arm Chair
Alfred Nason
- Date
- c. 1937
- Medium
- pen and ink and gouache on paper
- Dimensions
- overall: 22.9 x 29.7 cm (9 x 11 11/16 in.)
- Classification
- Index of American Design · Drawing
- Accession number
- 1943.8.10383
- Credit line
- Index of American Design
- Time span
- 1926 to 1950
- Department
- CG-W
Subjects and terms
- Philadelphia
- American
Inscription
lower right in black ink: ALFRED NASON / May 19, 1936
NGA object ID 22479. 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.