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Replica of a sitting room with pale-blue walls and a wave-patterned wallpaper border. Heavy red velvet curtains on the center wall frame two tall windows, between which hangs a pai
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United States / c. 1937

E28: German Sitting Room of the Biedermeier Period, 1815–50

E28: German Sitting Room of the Biedermeier Period, 1815–50

Look closely at E28: German Sitting Room of the Biedermeier Period, 1815–50. Replica of a sitting room with pale-blue walls and a wave-patterned wallpaper border.

WHY IT’S INTERESTING

What would you notice if you had a full minute with this object? The Art Institute dates E28: German Sitting Room of the Biedermeier Period, 1815–50 to c. 1937.

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A CLOSER LOOK

Designed by Narcissa Niblack Thorne American, 1882–1966 made this miniature room. The museum dates it c. 1937.

The original museum record has the full image, attribution, and catalog details. Return to the work after reading its record and see what you notice.

FOLLOW THE EVIDENCE

Art Institute of ChicagoE28: German Sitting Room of the Biedermeier Period, 1815–50

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