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Side Chair

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white photograph of two side chairs. The chair on the left has a tall, curved back with a flat top, and a seat with a light-colored fabric that appears worn and frayed. The chair on the right has a tall, curved back with an ornate design in the center and a similar worn and frayed seat. Both chairs have dark-colored wooden frames. The chair on the left faces left and the chair on the right faces right. The background is a plain wall with a light-colored floor.

Artwork Details

Date
1760–90
Medium
Mahogany, maple, white pine
Culture
American
Dimensions
599 × 466 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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