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Side Chair

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Side Chair by an unknown artist shows two black wooden chairs with ornate carvings on the backrest and legs. The chairs have a curved backrest with a shell-like design at the top. The seats are round and upholstered with a patterned fabric. The chairs have four legs, with the front legs being slightly curved and tapered. The background is a plain wall and floor. The photograph is in black and white.

Artwork Details

Date
1740–60
Medium
Walnut, yellow pine
Culture
American
Dimensions
600 × 486 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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