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Paneling from the parlor of Marmion, King George County, Virginia

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Brown wooden plank floor, light reflecting on wood. White recessed lighting on ceiling. Dark wood door on right side. Painted cream-colored wall panels in center with ornate dark wood frame. Painted urns on wall. Marble fireplace mantle on left. Mantel over fireplace: gold metal decorative pieces with scrolls. Painting above fireplace. Raised white molding on wall. Coffered dark wood ceiling panels. Gold and white details on wall. Dark-stained wood wainscoting. Marble surround on fireplace. White interior of fireplace opening. Fireplace hearth made of brick. Marble on floor around fireplace. Ornate dark-stained wood paneling on lower wall. Columns on wall between panels.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1756
Medium
Pine and walnut
Culture
American
Dimensions
600 × 458 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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