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Side Chair

Thomas Affleck

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Dark brown wooden chair with yellow upholstery. Chair has a high back with curved sides and a decorative design in the center. Backrest is shaped with a rounded top and two vertical sides. The seat is covered in yellow fabric with a patterned design. The chair's legs are curved and end in a decorative foot. The chair's legs and back have ornate carvings. The background is gray and white gradient.

Artwork Details

Date
Probably 1772
Medium
Mahogany, yellow poplar, yellow pine; upholstery (modern)
Culture
American
Dimensions
468 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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