Small Side Chair

16th century

Sienese 16th Century

Associated Names
Sienese 16th Century

Artist, Sienese, 16th century

The image shows a wooden chair with detailed carvings on its backrest. The chair has a decorative design on the top of the backrest, including a vase-like motif with scroll details. It is made from dark wood and has a cushioned seat covered with velvet fabric, primarily deep red in color. The wooden frame of the chair features turned legs and stretchers for stability. The design of the chair suggests craftsmanship from an earlier period, exhibiting traditional elegance.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    walnut

  • Credit Line

    Widener Collection

  • Dimensions

    overall: 45.2 x 80.4 x 41.6 cm (17 13/16 x 31 5/8 x 16 3/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1942.9.405

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

Q62758212

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