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Side Chair

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Side Chair by artist. Black wooden chair with a tall backrest featuring four vertical spindles. The two outer spindles are straight, while the two inner spindles are decorative. A horizontal bar connects them below the top and above the seat. The seat is cushioned and covered in light-colored fabric. The chair has four legs connected by two horizontal bars on each side, one near the seat and one near the floor. The chair is angled slightly to the right. The background is plain and light-colored. A shadow is cast to the right of the chair.

Artwork Details

Date
1800–1810
Medium
Maple, ash, tulip poplar
Culture
American
Dimensions
510 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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