Doll Chair c. 1936

"Doll Chair" is a watercolor painting by American artist Julie C. Brush, dated circa 1936. The work depicts a simple wooden chair with a red upholstered seat, rendered in a meticulous and realistic style. Brush's signature is visible in the lower right corner. This detailed and intimate depiction of a seemingly ordinary object reflects the artist's keen eye for design and her interest in the everyday objects of domestic life. This type of subject matter is often found in the genre of still life, and is typical of the artist's work.