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Side Chair

Alexander Jackson Davis

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Side chair with a blue cushioned seat and a wooden frame by Alexander Jackson Davis. The chair has a tall back with an ornate design, featuring curved lines that form a pointed arch at the top. The backrest consists of two vertical side pieces connected by three curved, intersecting lines in the middle. The seat is square and upholstered in blue fabric with two horizontal white stripes along the front and back edges. The chair's legs are slightly tapered and end in small feet. The frame is made of polished wood with a medium brown color. The background of the image is gray.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1857
Medium
Black walnut, modern upholstery
Culture
American
Dimensions
500 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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