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Sofa

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The sofa, by Gillows, features a dark brown wooden frame with ornate carvings. The frame has a glossy finish and four legs with animal claw feet. The upholstery is red velvet with a floral pattern on the back cushions. Two cylindrical pillows are on either side. The sofa has a curved arm on each side. The background is gray.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1820
Medium
Mahogany
Culture
American
Dimensions
600 × 307 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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