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Footstool

Duncan Phyfe

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The footstool by Duncan Phyfe has a rectangular shape with rounded corners. The top surface features a woven material, likely rattan or cane, in a grid pattern with a darker brown border around the edges. The frame and legs are made of wood, stained dark brown, with a ribbed design on the sides and fluted details on the legs. The legs are curved and tapered, with a slight flare at the bottom. The footstool sits on a plain gray background with subtle shadows cast to the left.

Artwork details

Date:
1810–20
Medium:
Mahogany, gilt brass
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
599 × 477 px
Museum record:
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