

The Side Chair by John Henry Belter has a dark brown wood frame with intricate carvings of floral patterns and curved lines. The frame has a high back with a carved top featuring leaf and scroll designs, and armrests with ornate carvings. The chair's legs are curved and tapered, with a small foot at the bottom. The seat and backrest are upholstered in blue fabric with a white diamond-shaped pattern and silver trim along the edges. The background of the image is light gray.
Artwork details
- Date:
- 1850–60
- Medium:
- Rosewood
- Culture:
- American
- Dimensions:
- 411 × 625 px
- Museum record:
- View original
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