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Armchair

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black wooden armchair with a high back featuring curved, oval-shaped slats. The chair has armrests that are curved and taper down to the seat. The legs are tapered and have small, square feet. The seat is upholstered in white fabric with a gray pattern. The chair is titled "Armchair" and attributed to an unspecified artist. The background of the image is a plain gray color.

Artwork details

Date:
1795–1800
Medium:
Mahogany, ash, tulip poplar, maple
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
479 × 624 px
Museum record:
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