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Rocking Chair, Small, Child's, 1937. Creator: Simon Weiss
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Rocking Chair, Small, Child's, 1937. Creator: Simon Weiss
Rocking Chair, Small, Child's, 1937
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Childs Rocking Chair Rush Bottom Simon Weiss Upholstered Upholstery Weiss Simon Wooden Furniture Woven Seat Functional Item
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This exquisite watercolor, colored pencil, and graphite on paper rendering by Simon Weiss captures the essence of a small, child-sized rocking chair from the 1930s or 1940s. The chair, with its upholstered seat and woven rush bottom, is a charming example of American decorative arts from the period. The use of watercolor and colored pencil adds a soft, inviting quality to the piece, while the graphite outlines provide definition and structure. The rocking chair, with its wooden frame and wooden seat, is a quintessential piece of American furniture from the 20th century. Its functional design, with its gentle curve and comfortable seat, makes it a beloved item for children, offering them a cozy and relaxing place to sit and read or daydream. This particular chair, created by Simon Weiss in 1937, is now part of the Index of American Design at the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C. The Index of American Design is a comprehensive collection of American decorative arts, spanning from the colonial period to the mid-20th century. The inclusion of this piece in the collection speaks to its significance as a representative example of American heritage art and design. The rocking chair, with its warm colors and inviting appearance, is a reminder of the simple pleasures of childhood and the importance of functional, well-designed furniture in our homes. Whether displayed in an art gallery or in a home, this charming piece continues to captivate and inspire.
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