Arm Chair

Art Historical Context

This delicate rendering of an *Arm Chair*, created by an anonymous American artist between 1935 and 1942, is a gem from the Index of American Design—a landmark WPA Federal Art Project that employed artists during the Great Depression to document the nation's rich decorative arts heritage. Part of a vast visual catalog of over 15,000 works, it captures the elegance of everyday American craftsmanship, preserving objects that embodied cultural identity amid economic hardship. Executed in watercolor, graphite, colored pencil, and gouache on paper28 x 22.8 cm), the piece showcases meticulous mixed...

About the Artist

American 20th Century

"American 20th Century" is the designation used by major institutions such as the National Gallery of Art (NGA) for anonymous and unidentified artists active in the United States during the twentieth century. The artist's personal identity, early life, and training remain undocumented, reflecting the challenges of attribution for unattributed works from this era. No specific teachers, art schools,...