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Armchair

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a black wooden armchair with a gray seat cushion. The chair's frame is made of black wood and features a curved backrest with a decorative design at the top, comprising four vertical spindles and carved motifs. The armrests are curved and have vertical grooves. The seat cushion is upholstered in gray fabric with a white floral pattern. The chair has four tapered legs with small square feet. The background is plain white. The armchair by an unknown artist is titled "Armchair".

Artwork Details

Date
1795–1810
Medium
Mahogany, ash, cherry
Culture
American
Dimensions
495 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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