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Couch

Duncan Phyfe

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The couch by Duncan Phyfe has a dark wood frame with a reddish-brown color. The frame features curved legs and arms with a glossy finish. The couch has a curved back with a rounded top edge. The upholstery is red fabric with gold embroidery along the edges of the back and seat. The seat and back are a single piece of upholstery. Two cylindrical red bolsters are placed at each end of the couch. A red pillow with gold embroidery is against the left arm. The background is light gray.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1837
Medium
Mahogany, mahogany veneer, pine, ash, modern upholstery
Culture
American
Dimensions
599 × 428 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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