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Armchair

Auguste-Emile Rinquet-Leprince

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black wooden armchair with gold floral upholstery and gold accents. The chair has a high back with a curved top, and the upholstery is a light gold color with a darker gold floral pattern. The arms are wide and flat, with a slight curve at the ends. The legs are curved and tapered, with small wheels at the bottom. The frame of the chair is black with gold accents on the front and sides, including a gold design on the top of the backrest and gold flowers on the legs. The background of the image is gray. Armchair by Auguste-Emile Rinquet-Leprince.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1843
Medium
Applewood or pearwood, ebonized walnut, beech
Culture
American or French
Dimensions
500 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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Palette

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