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Armchair

Thomas Affleck

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The armchair by Thomas Affleck features a dark brown wooden frame with a curved armrest that extends from the front leg to the middle of the seat. The chair has a high back with a decorative top edge. The upholstery is a fabric with a gold and pink damask pattern, divided into sections with a pink center panel on the back and a matching seat. The chair sits on a blue-grey floor against a blue-grey background.

Artwork Details

Date
1765–75
Medium
Mahogany, white oak
Culture
American
Dimensions
405 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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