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Easy Chair

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white photo of an old chair titled "Easy Chair" by artist James McNeill Whistler. Distressed wooden chair with peeling paint, featuring a tall back with a wavy top edge and curved sides. The chair has armrests and a flat seat. Four straight legs are connected by two horizontal bars. The chair sits on a plain floor against a plain background.

Artwork Details

Date
1790–1810
Medium
Black cherry, yellow pine, yellow poplar, basswood, pine
Culture
American
Dimensions
491 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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