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Side Chair

Auguste-Emile Rinquet-Leprince

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Side chair with black frame, gold accents, and upholstered seat and backrest. The frame has curved legs with small wheels at the bottom and curved sides that connect to the seat. The legs are tapered and have gold accents near the bottom and middle. The seat and backrest are upholstered in a gold fabric featuring a floral pattern. The backrest is tall and curved at the top with a gold floral design. The chair's frame has a black finish with gold accents on the top of the backrest, sides of the seat, and legs. The background is a plain gray color.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1843
Medium:
Applewood or pearwood, ebonized walnut, beech
Culture:
American or French
Dimensions:
491 × 624 px
Museum record:
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