Rocking Chair
1935/1942
Medium
watercolor, colored pencil, and graphite on paperboard
Dimensions
overall: 30.4 x 24.1 cm (11 15/16 x 9 1/2 in.) Original IAD Object: 37"high; 20"wide; top of back 18"wide
Classification
Index of American Design
Department
CG-W
Museum
National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.
Credit
Index of American Design
Accession Number
1943.8.4466
Art Historical Context
Behold the meticulously rendered *Rocking Chair* by Edward A. Darby, created between 1935 and 1942 as part of the Index of American Design. This watercolor, colored pencil, and graphite work on paperboard (30.4 x 24.1 cm) captures the essence of a classic American folk furniture piece—originally 37 inches high and 20 inches wide—evoking the simple comforts of colonial and early American homes. Darby's precise depiction highlights the chair's graceful curves, sturdy rockers, and woven seat, celebrating everyday craftsmanship that defined American life. Produced under the Federal Art Project of...