The Side Chair by John Townsend features a dark wood frame with a reddish-brown hue. The chair has a tall, curved back with a decorative design at the top, consisting of symmetrical curved lines and shapes. The backrest is wide at the top and tapers down to the seat. The seat is rectangular and upholstered in red fabric. The chair has four legs, with the front two being curved and ending in a foot with a slight outward flare, while the back two legs are straight and slender. A stretchers bar connects the legs under the seat. The background of the image is a plain off-white color.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1760–70
- Medium
- Mahogany, maple, chestnut, white pine
- Culture
- American
- Dimensions
- 468 × 624 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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