Hickory Chair

Art Historical Context

Behold the *Hickory Chair*, meticulous 1941 rendering by artist E.J. Reynolds, the rustic charm of a classic American folk furniture piece. Created with watercolor, colored pencil, and graphite on paperboard (measuring 50.9 x 38.1 cm), this work showcases the chair's sturdy hickory construction—likely featuring steam-bent splats and woven seats typical of 19th-century Appalachian craftsmanship Reynolds' precise technique blends fluid watercolor washes for depth and texture with the fine detailing of colored pencil and graphite, rendering every knot and curve with documentary fidelity. This ar...