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Armchair

Herter Brothers

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The armchair has a high back and curved sides. The frame is gold-colored with ornate carvings. The chair is upholstered in red fabric with a patterned design. A decorative fringe adorns the bottom edge of the chair. The legs are gold-colored and have small wheels at the bottom. A carved design featuring a central motif resembling a lion's head or a mythical creature is on the front of the chair. The armchair is titled "Armchair" and was created by "Herter Brothers".

Artwork Details

Date
1881–82
Medium
Gilded wood, mother-of-pearl, and original silk velvet upholstery
Culture
American
Dimensions
499 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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