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A miniature room with yellow walls, inset pillars, and an ornate cabinet centered on the far wall. At room's center, a large chandelier hangs over a small table with two upholstere
Art Institute of Chicago · Public Domain · Reuse terms

United States / c. 1940

A14: Pennsylvania Drawing Room, 1834–36

A14: Pennsylvania Drawing Room, 1834–36

Look closely at A14: Pennsylvania Drawing Room, 1834–36. A miniature room with yellow walls, inset pillars, and an ornate cabinet centered on the far wall.

WHY IT’S INTERESTING

What would you notice if you had a full minute with this object? The Art Institute dates A14: Pennsylvania Drawing Room, 1834–36 to c. 1940.

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A CLOSER LOOK

Designed by Narcissa Niblack Thorne American, 1882–1966 made this miniature room. The museum dates it c. 1940.

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 ChicagoA14: Pennsylvania Drawing Room, 1834–36

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