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Side Chair

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Side Chair by an unknown artist features a chair with a white-painted frame. The chair has a rounded back with a central design resembling a fleur-de-lis. The backrest is oval-shaped with curved lines extending from the top to the bottom. There are two curved arm-like protrusions on either side of the backrest, each featuring a decorative element at the bottom. The seat is covered in striped fabric. The chair has four tapered legs with decorative elements near the top. The background of the image is plain and light-colored.

Artwork Details

Date
1795–1800
Medium
Painted maple with ash
Culture
American
Dimensions
433 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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