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Cabinet

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Cabinet by Ligne features a tall piece of furniture made of dark wood with gold accents. Two doors are on either side, each adorned with a gold floral design on a black background. A shelf is positioned between the doors. The top section has a triangular pediment with a central raised panel with a gold design on a black background. Two small finials are on either side of the pediment. The piece rests on small feet. The background of the image is light blue.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1870
Medium:
Rosewood
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
497 × 625 px
Museum record:
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