Side Chair c. 1936

This watercolor painting by Florence Choate, titled "Side Chair," depicts a traditional side chair in a realistic style. The chair, rendered in a warm reddish-brown, features a woven rush seat and intricate, turned wooden legs. Choate, known for her meticulous depictions of furniture, captures the chair's details with clarity, making it an excellent example of her work from the mid-1930s. Her interest in the history and craftsmanship of furniture is evident in this portrayal of a classic design.