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Side Chair

Auguste-Emile Rinquet-Leprince

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Side Chair by Auguste-Emile Rinquet-Leprince: Black chair frame with curved legs ending in small gold casters. The curved legs have a slight outward flare at the bottom and feature gold-colored metal mounts with a plant-like design at the top and bottom. A curved frame connects the two front legs. The curved back of the chair features a gold-colored metal design on top. The chair's back and seat are upholstered in a shiny fabric with pink and gold floral patterns on a cream-colored background. The fabric on the chair back and seat has a decorative gold-colored trim around the edges.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1843
Medium
Applewood or pearwood, ebonized walnut, beech
Culture
American or French
Dimensions
491 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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Palette

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