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Sofa

Samuel McIntire

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The sofa has a dark brown wooden frame with turned legs and arm posts. The back of the sofa is curved at the top with a flat center section. The armrests are curved and upholstered in green fabric. The seat and backrest are also upholstered in green fabric with a subtle pattern. A thin white trim borders the edges of the upholstery. The sofa sits on a gray background. The sofa is by Samuel McIntire.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1800
Medium
Mahogany, white pine, birch
Culture
American
Dimensions
599 × 415 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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