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Sofa

John Henry Belter

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The sofa has a patterned upholstery with a repeating design of white shapes on a darker background. The frame is ornately carved with dark wood, featuring curved legs with small metal feet, and decorative elements on the arms, base, and top. The back of the sofa is high and curved, with a carved crest at the top. The crest features floral designs and curved lines, and there are carved floral decorations on the top corners of the sofa's sides. The sofa has a low seat.

Artwork Details

Date
1850–60
Medium
Rosewood, ash, pine
Culture
American
Dimensions
599 × 431 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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