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
- Museum record:
- View original
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