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Table

Auguste-Emile Rinquet-Leprince

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Table by Auguste-Emile Rinquet-Leprince. Black table with rounded edges on top. The tabletop is rectangular and glossy. Four curved legs, tapered towards the bottom, with a slight outward curve. The top two-thirds of each leg are black, while the bottom third features gold-colored ornate details. The gold details are attached at three points on each leg: top, middle, and bottom. The table is positioned at an angle, with one long edge facing the viewer. The background is white with shadows cast by the table.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1843
Medium:
Fruitwood, poplar, ebony, satinwood, and oak veneers
Culture:
American or French
Dimensions:
599 × 480 px
Museum record:
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