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Chair, c. 1939. Creator: Grace Thomas
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Chair, c. 1939. Creator: Grace Thomas
Chair, c. 1939
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Upholstered Upholstery Wooden Furniture Functional
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Grace Thomas's Chair, created around 1939, is a stunning example of American decorative arts from the 1930s and 1940s. This exquisite watercolor, colored pencil, and graphite drawing on paperboard offers a detailed and intricate portrayal of a wooden chair, showcasing Thomas's exceptional artistic skills. The chair's profile is depicted with a sense of elegance and precision, highlighting its functional yet artistic qualities. Thomas, an American artist, masterfully captures the essence of the chair's form and texture through her use of color and shading. The brown upholstery is rendered with a rich, warm tone, while the wooden structure is delicately outlined and shaded to suggest the grain and texture of the wood. The chair's simple yet elegant design is a testament to the period's focus on functional art, where form and function were harmoniously balanced. This piece is an important addition to the Index of American Design, a comprehensive documentation of American decorative arts from the Colonial period to the 1940s. The National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C., houses this valuable work in its extensive collection, making it accessible to art enthusiasts and scholars alike. The chair's presence in the gallery underscores its historical significance and cultural importance as a representative of American art during the 1930s and 1940s. Grace Thomas's Chair is a captivating work of art that invites viewers to appreciate the beauty and craftsmanship of a seemingly ordinary object. Its inclusion in the National Gallery of Art's collection is a testament to Thomas's artistic talent and the enduring value of American decorative arts.
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