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Woodwork of a Room from the Colden House, Coldenham, New York

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image features a room with green paneled walls and a white section behind a yellow couch. Two portraits hang on the white wall section. The room has a wooden floor and a fireplace on the right wall. A yellow chair and a small table are placed beside the fireplace. A table with four chairs and two candlesticks is positioned in the center. A railing is visible in the foreground. A screen displaying an image is attached to the railing. The room contains several pieces of furniture, including a couch, chairs, tables, and a fireplace. The walls are adorned with portraits and paintings. The overall atmosphere suggests a historical setting, possibly a museum or a restored 18th-century room. The image appears to be a photograph of a room from the Colden House, Coldenham, New York, showcasing its woodwork. By Cadwallader Colden.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1767
Medium
Pine
Culture
American
Dimensions
599 × 448 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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