Chair was created by Clyde L. Cheney in c. 1938.

When was "Chair" created?

This artwork was created c. 1938.

Is "Chair" in the public domain?

Yes, Chair is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Chair

Q: What medium is "Chair"?

Chair is watercolor, gouache, colored pencil, and graphite on paperboard.

Clyde L. Cheney

c. 1938

Medium

watercolor, gouache, colored pencil, and graphite on paperboard

Dimensions

overall: 35.7 x 25.7 cm (14 1/16 x 10 1/8 in.) Original IAD Object: none given

Classification

Index of American Design

Department

CG-W

Museum

National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.

Credit

Index of American Design

Accession Number

1943.8.4458

Art Historical Context

Step into the world of American design with *Chair*, a meticulous rendering by artist Clyde L. Cheney from around 1938. This intimate study, measuring 35.7 x 25.7 cm, captures the form and character of an everyday American chair through vibrant watercolor, gouache, colored pencil, and graphite on paperboard. Cheney's skilled hand brings the object's curves, joints, and textures to life, transforming a humble piece of furniture into a testament to craftsmanship. Created as part of the Index of American Design (IAD), a groundbreaking WPA Federal Art Project from the 1930s, this work reflects th...

About the Artist

Clyde L. Cheney

Clyde L. Cheney is an artist about whom little is currently known. No dates of birth or death have been established, and his nationality and artistic training are not documented in surviving historical records. With nearly fifty works attributed to him in institutional collections, Cheney's output points to an active career. The middle initial suggests a deliberate professional identity, but corr...

Chair

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