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Étagère

Alexander Roux

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Dark brown wooden étagère with three glass shelves supported by ornate curved legs. The frame of the étagère features intricate carvings of leaves and flowers. Two shelves are visible with various white vases adorned with blue floral patterns. The top shelf contains seven vases; the bottom shelf features eight. The étagère is mounted on a light gray wall with a decorative piece underneath. The étagère's design and the vases on display are consistent with the style of Alexander Roux. Étagère by Alexander Roux.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1855
Medium
Rosewood, rosewood veneer; chestnut, tulip poplar, bird's-eye maple (secondary woods)
Culture
American
Dimensions
521 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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