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Settee

George Jakob Hunzinger

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The settee by George Jakob Hunzinger has a black metal frame with a woven seat and backrest. The frame is made of black metal with a simple design. The seat and backrest are made of woven material, possibly wicker or rattan. The backrest features a decorative top with six circles. The armrests are curved and have a rounded finial at the top. The legs are straight and tapered. The settee has a simple, elegant design with clean lines. The background is a plain gray wall. The settee is centered in the image.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1876–85
Medium:
Ebonized cherry, fabric-covered steel mesh
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
599 × 399 px
Museum record:
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