Collection Highlights
The Course of Empire: The Savage State
Date:
ca. 1834
Object Number:
1858.1
Medium:
Oil on canvas (relined)
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Armchairs (pair)
Object Number:
1990.2ab
Date:
1810-1820
Medium:
Mahogany, maple
Dimensions:
Overall: 33 x 20 x 21 in. ( 83.8 x 50.8 x 53.3 cm )
Description:
Pair of mahogany neoclassical armchairs; scroll back with a scrolled tablet crest rail with an inset maple panel above a pierced and carved floral and foliate splat, scrolled and molded arms with "C"-shaped supports; caned trapezoidal seat; molded sabre legs.
Gallery Label:
These chairs were originally owned by Luman Reed (1787-1836), a wealthy merchant and art patron who moved to New York City in 1815. His seminal collection of American and European painting was acquired by the Society in 1858.
Credit Line:
Purchase, Hoffman Fund
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
