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Side Chair

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white photograph of a chair. The chair is dark wood, with a curved back featuring a shell motif at the top, curving arms, and cabriole legs. The seat is upholstered in a light-colored fabric. A small plaque on the floor in front displays text. The background is a plain wall and floor. Side Chair.

Artwork Details

Date
1740–60
Medium
Walnut, white pine
Culture
American
Dimensions
507 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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