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Side Chair

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Side Chair by artist has a wooden frame with a medium to dark brown color. The chair has a backrest with a curved top featuring a carved design. There are two small round knobs on either side of the top of the backrest. The seat is upholstered in green fabric with white flower-like patterns. The chair has four legs that curve outward slightly and feature ornate gold-colored metal hardware at the joints. The frame also features gold-colored metal accents on the front and sides. The background of the image is a plain beige color.

Artwork Details

Date
1815–35
Medium
Mahogany, poplar
Culture
American
Dimensions
411 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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