Side Chair 1935 - 1942

Edna C. Rex’s “Side Chair” (1935-1942) is a watercolor depicting a wooden chair with a patterned upholstery. The artist’s signature appears in the lower right corner, suggesting a focus on design and style. The composition of the artwork centers the chair against a plain background, highlighting the details of the chair’s craftsmanship and the intricate pattern of the fabric. The realism of the watercolor, and the subject matter of a chair, suggest that this artwork likely aims to capture the elegance and simplicity of a specific design, possibly for furniture design inspiration.