Collection Highlights
Chaise (side chair)
1779
1817.13
Beech, gilding; silk upholstery
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Inlaid wooden panel
Object name
Inlaid wooden panel
Date
ca. 1900
Medium
Wood, metal
Dimensions
Overall: 15 1/2 x 7 7/8 x 3/4 in. ( 39.4 x 20 x 1.9 cm )
Description
Rectangular wooden panel with wood inlay depicting an idealized female figure with a scroll in one hand and an owl atop a book on the floor near her feet; framed, with hardware attached to back for hanging.
Credit Line
Gift of Edmond C. Bonaventure
Object Number
1950.9b
Gallery Label
According to the accession records, the figure depicted on this panel is meant to represent "Poetry." The artist was the grandfather of the donor.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
