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Chair

Herter Brothers

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Dark brown wooden chair with a high backrest and four legs. The backrest features a carved design at the top, with two oval-shaped panels below. The upper panel is small and round; the lower panel is larger and vertical. Both panels have a white background with a red design. The seat is covered with white fabric featuring a floral pattern in red and gold. The chair's frame has gold accents. The chair is angled slightly to the right. The background is gray. Title: Chair Artist: Herter Brothers.

Artwork Details

Date
1869–70
Medium
Rosewood; marquetry of various woods; gilding composition material
Culture
American
Dimensions
468 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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