The image shows a tete-a-tete sofa by John Henry Belter. The sofa has a wooden frame with a dark brown color and intricate carvings on the legs, arms, and back. The carvings on the back are ornate and floral in design. The sofa is upholstered in blue fabric with a gold lattice pattern. The sofa has two curved seats and backs that are close together, forming an "S" shape. The seats and backs are high and curved, with a slight dip in the middle. The legs are curved and end in small feet. The background is a plain gray color.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1850–60
- Medium
- Rosewood, ash, pine, walnut
- Culture
- American
- Dimensions
- 600 × 480 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
Palette
