The image depicts a large wooden armchair with ornate carvings, a high backrest, and detailed designs. The chair is a warm, light brown color with intricate carvings, facing forward on four turned legs. The armrests show curves and scroll motifs, enhancing the chair's decorative appearance. The background is a plain, neutral off-white color.

Wainscot Armchair

c. 1939

Medium: watercolor, colored pencil, and graphite on paperboard
Classification: Index of American Design
Period: 1926 to 1950
Image size: 3494 × 3967px

Description

The image depicts a large wooden armchair with ornate carvings, a high backrest, and detailed designs. The chair is a warm, light brown color with intricate carvings, facing forward on four turned legs. The armrests show curves and scroll motifs, enhancing the chair's decorative appearance. The background is a plain, neutral off-white color.

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Open access image from the National Gallery of Art, released under its open access program. Metadata via the NGA Open Data Program (CC0).

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