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Walnut Dantesca Chair with Inlay Work

Lombard 15th Century

National Gallery of Art

This is an image of an ornately designed chair. The chair has a wooden frame with a curved backrest and crossed legs. The frame is decorated with star and geometric motifs in what looks like an inlaid design. The seat and backrest are upholstered in a teal fabric with a distressed look, and fringed tassels are present on the edges. The chair combines woodwork and textile details, evoking a blend of function and artistry indicative of a specific cultural or historical period.

Artwork Details

Date
15th century
Medium
elm, with velvet upholstery and bone, horn, and boxwood inlay
Dimensions
4080 × 4998 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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