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Side Chair

Benjamin Henry Latrobe

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The chair has a rectangular backrest with a flat top. The backrest top features an inlaid design with gold-colored filigree on a black background, bordered by red and gold. A gold-colored design depicting a vase with two winged creatures on either side is centered on the top. The backrest and seat are made of woven cane. The chair's frame is primarily black with gold-colored inlays. The front and side aprons feature a red and gold border with repeating gold-colored motifs. The legs are tapered and curved. The chair is titled "Side Chair" and attributed to "Benjamin Henry Latrobe".

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1808
Medium
Yellow poplar, oak, maple, white pine, gold leaf, and gesso
Culture
American
Dimensions
500 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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Palette