The image depicts a wooden sofa designed by Duncan Phyfe. The sofa has a dark wood frame with a curved, scrolled leg design at the front and back. The legs have gold feet on the ends. The seat cushion is light blue with a floral pattern. There are two cylindrical pillows, one on each end, covered in a light blue fabric with a starburst design. The back of the sofa features three panels of woven cane, with a carved wooden top rail. The top rail has a leaf and vine pattern carved into it. The armrests have a flat top and a curved side. The background of the image is a plain gray color.
Artwork Details
- Date
- ca. 1810–20
- Medium
- Mahogany, tulip poplar, cane, gilded brass
- Culture
- American
- Dimensions
- 599 × 323 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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