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Gothic Library

Frederick Clarke Withers

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Gothic Library by Frederick Clarke Withers. Large ornate room with a predominantly dark aesthetic. The room features a patterned rug covering most of the floor, with dark-stained hardwood visible on the right side. The rug has a predominantly gold, red and cream color scheme. A rectangular wooden table with drawers on one side is positioned on the rug. The table holds a few objects, including a terrestrial globe. Two large windows with pointed tops and white curtains are on the right wall, with long red curtains on either side. A low bench with a red cushion sits below the windows. On the left wall, there is a large ornate mirror above a fireplace with a dark grate and mantel. Two ornate wooden chairs with patterned upholstery are on the left side of the room. The ceiling features a white center section with gold trim and a chandelier.

Artwork Details

Date
1859
Medium
Walnut, oak, pine
Culture
American
Dimensions
600 × 480 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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