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Side chair

Samuel Gragg

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Side chair with curved back and slatted seat, made by Samuel Gragg. The chair has a curved back with 6 vertical slats. The seat consists of 6 horizontal slats. The chair has 4 curved legs that are tapered at the bottom. The legs are connected by 2 horizontal stretchers, one near the floor and one near the middle. The chair is made of light-colored wood. The chair is angled to the right. The background is dark at the top and light at the bottom.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1808–25
Medium
Maple
Culture
American
Dimensions
432 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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