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Side Chair

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Side Chair has a reddish-brown wooden frame. The chair's backrest features a pointed arch with a carved design at the top. Two long, thin spindles are positioned on either side of the backrest. The backrest and seat are upholstered in red fabric with a patterned design. The chair has four legs, each with a gold-colored cap on the bottom. The background of the image transitions from dark gray at the top to light gray at the bottom.

Artwork Details

Date
1850–60
Medium
Wood
Culture
American
Dimensions
366 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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