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Sofa

John Henry Belter

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The sofa has a wooden frame with a dark brown finish. The frame features intricate carvings, including curved lines and floral patterns. The back of the sofa is tall and curved, with a carved design at the top. The arms are curved and have carvings. The legs are tapered and have small wheels at the bottom. The sofa is upholstered in red fabric with a damask pattern. The seat cushion and backrest are covered in the same fabric. The background of the image is gray.

Artwork details

Date:
1850–60
Medium:
Rosewood, Rosewood veneer; chestnut, pine (secondary woods); modern upholstery with some original underupholstery
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
600 × 450 px
Museum record:
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