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Side Chair

Léon Marcotte

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black chair with a lyre-shaped backrest and tufted white seat, four legs with ornate carvings. The backrest features a rectangular frame with a carved lyre design in the center; the top of the frame has a decorative edge. The seat is cushioned and tufted. The chair's legs are turned and tapered, with ornate carvings. The background is plain and light-colored. The chair, a Side Chair, is by Léon Marcotte.

Artwork Details

Date
1860–70
Medium
Maple
Culture
American
Dimensions
499 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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