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Parlor from the William C. Williams House

Theophilus Nash

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a room with light blue walls featuring a scenic mural of a lake and buildings. The room has a dark wood trim and molding. A large window on the left side has white curtains and a blue valance. The floor has a red and gold patterned rug. The furniture includes a blue and dark wood bench, four chairs with blue cushions, and a small table. A white fireplace mantle is on the right wall with a clock and mirror above it. A large crystal chandelier hangs from the ceiling. The room has a formal and elegant atmosphere. The title of the image is "Parlor from the William C. Williams House by Theophilus Nash".

Artwork details

Date:
1810–11
Medium:
Mahogany and marble
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
593 × 625 px
Museum record:
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