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Artist:
Edward Lamson Henry, 1841 – 1913  Search this
Medium:
Brush and watercolor, gouache on white wove paper
Dimensions:
Old frame H x W x D: 44.5 x 54.6 x 4.3 cm (17 1/2 x 21 1/2 x 1 3/4 in.)
Sheet: 29.8 x 40 cm (11 3/4 x 15 3/4 in.)
Type:
interiors
Drawing
Object Name:
Drawing
Date:
ca. 1915
Catalogue Status:
Research in Progress
Description:
A truly eclectic style of decoration prevails in this New York City library. The placement of the settee, recessed into a bookcase, is typical of the Aesthetic Movement. The green and yellow printed upholstery fabric reflects the designs of William Morris, as do the window drapery and valance. The chandelier has elements of the Gothic Revival style; however, the desk lamp looks toward Art Nouveau. Hydrangeas at the window; a floral arrangement on the sofa table; and porcelains, glass and sculptures are common features of the Victorian period.
Credit Line:
Thaw Collection
Accession Number:
2007-27-65
Restrictions & Rights:
Usage conditions apply
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Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum Collection
Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design Department
Data Source:
Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/kq4910a6176-9281-493d-ae8e-e3004fceec84
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:chndm_2007-27-65