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Sofa

William Hancock

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white photograph of a sofa by William Hancock. The sofa has a white seat and backrest. The frame and legs are black. The frame has decorative carvings. The legs are tapered and end in small feet. The sofa has a low back with a horizontal bar across the top. The armrests are rolled and have a circular design with a starburst pattern. The sofa sits on a white floor against a white wall.

Artwork Details

Date
1826–28
Medium
Mahogany, maple, chestnut, rosewood
Culture
American
Dimensions
600 × 447 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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