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Chair Seat

Sarah Tyler

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Chair seat by Sarah Tyler. The image shows a rounded, flat piece of fabric with a floral design. The fabric is symmetrical and rounded at the bottom. The design on the fabric features various flowers in shades of red, blue, white, and yellow, along with green leaves. The background of the design is black at the top and gradually transitions to brown towards the bottom. The flowers and leaves are densely packed and appear to be embroidered or woven onto the fabric. The fabric is set against a beige background.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1740
Medium
Linen embroidered with wool
Culture
American
Dimensions
600 × 551 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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