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Sideboard

Alexander Roux

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The sideboard, by Alexander Roux, is a large, ornate piece of furniture made of wood with a rich, dark brown color. The top section features a flat surface with a decorative trim and an ornate design on top, including a central finial, with curved, scroll-like designs on either side. The bottom section has a curved shape with a flat base, featuring three drawers across the top and three doors below, each adorned with intricate carvings of people and foliage. The sideboard is supported by short legs and has decorative carvings on the sides. The background of the image is a plain light gray color.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1853
Medium
Black walnut, pine (secondary wood)
Culture
American
Dimensions
495 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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