American, Philadelphia
Side Chair, 1796
Painted and gilded wood, 98 x 53.5 x 47 cm (38 9/16 x 21 1/16 x 18 1/2 in.)
Gilded and painted American side chair. The back of this chair is an open oval decorated with a painted vine motif. The center of the oval has five graceful green leaves rising from a bow at the center bottom of the oval. The center leaf is painted with vines. The squared legs are painted on the front with a cascade of leaves falling from a bow. The wide, curved seat is upholstered in brown and tan striped fabric that has solid panels alternating with a floral motif.
Short Gallery
Commentary
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