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Writing Armchair

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white photo of chair. High-backed chair, backrest slopes backward. Backrest covered with landscape photograph on top; bottom covered in dark-colored floral fabric. Two armrests; left armrest attached to small table top. Seat covered in dark-colored floral fabric. Whitewashed wood frame. Carved acanthus leaves on front of frame above legs. Small drawer below seat. Four tapered legs with casters. Title: Writing Armchair; Artist: unknown.

Artwork details

Date:
1820–25
Medium:
Mahogany, poplar, maple
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
488 × 624 px
Museum record:
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