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Side Chair

Léon Marcotte

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Side Chair by Léon Marcotte is a black and white photograph of a chair. The chair has a tall back with a curved top and a tufted upholstered panel. The chair's frame is dark wood. The legs are tapered and have a decorative shape, with small casters on the bottom. The seat is upholstered with a light-colored fabric, possibly velvet, and is also tufted. The chair is positioned at an angle, with the front facing slightly to the right. The background is a plain light-colored wall. There are handwritten numbers and letters along the bottom and top of the image. The image has a thick black border.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1860
Medium
Maple, pine
Culture
American
Dimensions
477 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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