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Armchair

Thomas Brooks

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Dark brown wooden armchair with high back and ornate carvings. The chair has a brown leather seat and backrest. The back of the chair features a pointed arch with three clover-shaped cutouts at the top. There are two small finials on either side of the arch. The armrests are curved and have ornate carvings. The chair has four legs with small gold caps on the bottom. The background is a plain white surface. Armchair by Thomas Brooks.

Artwork details

Date:
ca.1847
Medium:
Rosewood, brass, leather, replacement upholstery
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
422 × 625 px
Museum record:
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