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Chair Seat

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Yellow fabric with a brown border and a brown embroidered design. The design features a hexagon with a person sitting on a chair or throne, with one arm outstretched and the other holding an object. The person has short hair and is wearing a long dress. There are decorative elements at each corner of the hexagon. The fabric appears to be square and is set against a blue background. The title is "Chair Seat" and the artist is not specified.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1825
Medium
Linen embroidered with silk thread
Culture
American
Dimensions
416 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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