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Pier table

Charles-Honoré Lannuier

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts a black and white photograph of a table. The table has a white top that is rectangular with slightly curved sides. The table top is supported by a black frame. On the front side of the frame, a metal sculpture depicts four figures and floral elements. The table has four legs that are black columns with metal decorations on the top and bottom. The legs are connected by a lower frame with a black shelf. The legs are shaped like human figures with wings, resembling satyrs. The satyrs are leaning forward, supporting the table top with their bent arms. Their legs are bent backwards. The satyrs have a leaf-like element on their lower legs. The feet of the satyrs are on a metal ball that rests on the ground. The table sits on a plain white background.

Artwork details

Date:
1815–19
Medium:
Rosewood, mahogany, marble, pine, tulip poplar, walnut
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
600 × 481 px
Museum record:
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