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Side Chair

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Side Chair by artist John B. Woodman has a dark-colored wooden frame. The chair's backrest features a curved top with a decorative design in the center, consisting of multiple vertical slats. The design at the top of the backrest resembles a flower or plant. The seat is upholstered with light-colored fabric featuring horizontal stripes. The chair's legs are tapered and have a slight curve at the bottom. The seat is trimmed with small metal studs around the edges. The background of the image is a plain light-colored wall.

Artwork Details

Date
1795–1805
Medium
Mahogany, oak
Culture
American
Dimensions
491 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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