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Armchair

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a black armchair titled "Armchair" by artist unknown. The chair has a curved backrest with a wide, flat, vertical strip of material at its center; it appears to be made of wood. The seat is square and upholstered with fabric. The armrests are curved and attached to the sides of the chair. The chair has a simple, four-legged base with two horizontal bars connecting the legs. The background of the image is light gray, and there is a shadow cast by the chair on the left side. The chair appears to be photographed from a slightly angled perspective. The entire image is in black and white.

Artwork Details

Date
17th century
Medium
Purple sandalwood (zitan)
Culture
China
Dimensions
490 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
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