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Armchair

Henry Hobson Richardson

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The armchair has a frame made of wood. The armrests are wide and curved with decorative carvings on the outside. The armrests are connected to vertical posts at the front and back. There are two horizontal bars connecting the vertical posts on each side. The chair has four legs with a slight taper and a decorative base. The seat and backrest are missing. The armchair is shown from an angle. The chair appears to be old and worn. The artist of the armchair is Henry Hobson Richardson.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1880
Medium:
Oak
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
497 × 625 px
Museum record:
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