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Lolling Armchair

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Lolling Armchair by artist Eileen Agar features a chair with a tall back and curved top. The chair has a light-colored fabric upholstery with a subtle pattern. The frame is dark-colored and made of wood. It has four legs and a horizontal support bar connecting them. Two curved armrests protrude from the frame. The seat and backrest are upholstered in the same fabric. The background is a plain wall and floor.

Artwork Details

Date
1790–1800
Medium
Mahogany, birch
Culture
American
Dimensions
475 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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