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Sofa

Auguste-Emile Rinquet-Leprince

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The sofa has a black frame with gold accents. The frame has a decorative design at the top. The legs are curved and tapered. The seat and backrest are upholstered in a fabric with a paisley pattern in shades of brown and gold. The sofa has two seat cushions and a curved back. The arms are curved and have gold accents. The background is a plain beige color. Sofa by Auguste-Emile Rinquet-Leprince.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1843
Medium:
Applewood or pearwood, ebonized walnut, beech, gilt-bronze mounts; original under upholstery and show cover
Culture:
American or French
Dimensions:
599 × 458 px
Museum record:
View original
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