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.
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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.