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Sofa

Julius Dessoir

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The sofa by Julius Dessoir features a dark brown wood frame with ornate carvings on the arms, legs, and back. The carvings depict various floral and leaf designs. The frame has a high back with a decorative crest at the top. The sofa has a green upholstery with a floral pattern featuring white flowers and green leaves. The upholstery has a yellow trim along the bottom edge. The sofa has two armrests and four legs. The background of the image is gray.

Artwork Details

Date
1853
Medium
Rosewood, replacement showcovers
Culture
American
Dimensions
600 × 468 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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