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Armchair

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows an "Armchair" by the artist "Gustav Stickley". The armchair has a high back and curved arms. The chair frame and legs are made of dark wood. There are two horizontal curved bars between the armrests. The chair seat and backrest are upholstered in black leather. The chair legs are curved and tapered. The chair is angled slightly toward the right. The background is plain white. A shadow falls behind and under the chair.

Artwork Details

Date
1815–20
Medium
Mahogany, mahogany veneer, ash, tulip poplar
Culture
American
Dimensions
504 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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