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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
Museum record:
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