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Side chair

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Dark brown wooden chair. Backrest has a curved top with pointed center and rounded sides, adorned with carved design. Design features a leaf at the top and two curved lines that meet at the bottom. Two curved armrests extend from the sides of the backrest. Seat is round and covered with green fabric featuring a leaf pattern. Four legs are curved and end in a claw-like foot. Legs and frame have carved designs. Background is gray gradient.

Artwork Details

Date
1755–75
Medium
Mahogany
Culture
American
Dimensions
445 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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