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Side Chair

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Side Chair by an unknown artist shows a black-and-white photograph of a chair. The chair has a high back with curved sides that extend to the seat. The back features an ornately carved design with a floral motif at the top. The seat is square and upholstered in white fabric with a patterned design. The chair's legs are curved and end in a decorative foot with a ball on the end. The frame of the chair has ornate carvings, including on the front edge of the seat. The background is a plain wall and floor.

Artwork details

Date:
1765–90
Medium:
Mahogany, white pine
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
504 × 624 px
Museum record:
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