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Daybed

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a black and white photograph of a Daybed by an unknown artist. The piece of furniture has a long seat and a high back on one end. The seat is rectangular and flat. The legs of the seat are curved and end in a hoof shape. There are three supports under the seat between the legs. The back of the daybed is tall with a decorative design carved into it. The back design consists of two curved sides with a concave center. The top of the back has two small balls, one on each side. The daybed is positioned at an angle, with the back to the right side of the image. The background is a plain wall and floor.

Artwork details

Date:
1740–90
Medium:
Maple
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
599 × 486 px
Museum record:
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