Collection Highlights
Carolina Parakeet (Conuropsis carolinensis), Study for Havell pl. no. 26
c. 1825
1863.17.26
Watercolor, graphite, pastel, gouache, and black ink with scraping and selective glazing on paper, laid on card
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Side chair
Object name
Side chair
Date
1760-1800
Medium
Beech, textile
Dimensions
Overall: 36 1/2 x 23 x 20 in. ( 92.7 x 58.4 x 50.8 cm )
Description
Upholstered Louis XV-style side chair; molded serpentine crest with carved shell; square upholstered back and seat; carved and molded seat rail raised on cabriole legs with carved knees and feet.
Credit Line
Bequest of A.E. Gallatin
Object Number
1952.391
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
