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Sofa

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The sofa by Gillows has a curved back and armrests. The frame is made of dark wood. The back and seat are upholstered in light-colored fabric with vertical stripes. The sofa has four tapered legs. The armrests have a decorative spindle shape. The sofa is set against a white wall. A small white label is on the floor to the right.

Artwork Details

Date
1790–1800
Medium
Mahogany, satinwood, maple
Culture
American
Dimensions
599 × 378 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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