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This is a technical drawing of an armchair design. The image displays a front view, side view, and partial top view of the armchair with ornate details and precise measurements. The drawing features intricate carving on the backrest and armrests, and the chair is depicted in a formal scale labeled "SCALE 8 IN-TO 11 IN," indicating detailed proportions for construction. The design incorporates decorative motifs reminiscent of classic furniture styles.
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This is a technical drawing of an armchair design. The image displays a front view, side view, and partial top view of the armchair with ornate details and precise measurements. The drawing features intricate carving on the backrest and armrests, and the chair is depicted in a formal scale labeled "SCALE 8 IN-TO 11 IN," indicating detailed proportions for construction. The design incorporates decorative motifs reminiscent of classic furniture styles.

National Gallery of Art · Index of American Design

Arm Chair

Elizabeth Curtis

Date
1935/1942
Medium
pen and ink and graphite on paper
Dimensions
overall: 21.6 x 28.5 cm (8 1/2 x 11 1/4 in.)
Classification
Index of American Design · Drawing
Accession number
1943.8.10397
Credit line
Index of American Design
Time span
1926 to 1950
Department
CG-W
Original NGA record Wikidata

Subjects and terms

  • Philadelphia
  • American

NGA object ID 22493. 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.