Small Side Chair

16th century

Sienese 16th Century

Associated Names
Sienese 16th Century

Artist, Sienese, 16th century

This photograph depicts an intricately designed wooden chair with a richly upholstered seat. The chair features a carved wooden backrest with an ornate crest at its center and is supported by spindled balusters. The upholstery is a deep red fabric with a fading pattern from rich red to a lighter hue, trimmed with a decorative fringe. The legs and base are crafted from matching dark wood with turned detailing, providing a robust and elegant structure. The overall composition showcases the craftsmanship and artistry of furniture design, reflecting a classic and possibly antique style.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    walnut

  • Credit Line

    Widener Collection

  • Dimensions

    overall: 45.4 x 80.3 x 43 cm (17 7/8 x 31 5/8 x 16 15/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1942.9.404

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

(Salvadori); inheritance from Estate of Peter A.B. Widener by gift through power of appointment of Joseph E. Widener, Elkins Park after purchase 10 July 1922 by funds of the estate; gift 1942 to NGA.

Associated Names

Bibliography

1942

  • Works of Art from the Widener Collection. Foreword by David Finley and John Walker. National Gallery of Art, Washington, 1942: 17.

Wikidata ID

Q62758211

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