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Dining table

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a black dining table by Gillows. The table has an oval-shaped top. The tabletop is made of a light-colored wood and has a smooth surface. The tabletop is divided into four sections. The table has four sets of legs. Each set consists of a curved base with three legs. The legs are ornately carved with a scroll-like design at the top and have a foot with three toes. A stretcher connects each set of legs. The stretchers are positioned near the floor. The legs are made of a dark-colored wood. The background of the image is a plain white wall and floor.

Artwork Details

Date
1810–20
Medium
Mahogany with yellow poplar
Culture
American
Dimensions
599 × 245 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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