Rocking Chair c. 1937

Alfred Walbeck's "Rocking Chair" is a watercolor painting from 1937, depicting a traditional rocking chair with detailed, intricate floral upholstery in shades of pink, yellow, and blue. The chair itself is rendered in warm brown tones, showcasing the artist's precise attention to detail in capturing the texture of the wood and the elegant curves of the rocking base. This realistic portrayal of a common household object exemplifies the artist's interest in capturing the everyday beauty of American life. The inclusion of a line drawing of the chair in the upper right corner suggests that the artwork may be a design study, highlighting the artistic merit of furniture design.