Collection Highlights
The Solitary Oak (The Old Oak)
1844
1858.75
Oil on canvas (relined)
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Footstool
Object name
Footstool
Date
1815-1825
Medium
Mahogany, pine, textile
Dimensions
Overall: 17 1/4 x 19 x 14 in. ( 43.8 x 48.3 x 35.6 cm )
Description
Mahogany Empire footstool; rectangular curule form with top upholstered in Gobelins tapestry with floral motif on light brown ground; X-shaped supports joined by a ball-and-ring-turned stretcher and terminating in small bun feet.
Credit Line
Permanent Loan from the Beekman Family Association
Object Number
1950.129
Gallery Label
This tapestry cover on this footstool resembles the upholstery on a suite of chairs and sofas ordered by James Beekman, Jr. in 1819 from New York City cabinetmaker John Banks and upholstered by William Denny. The suite was used in the octagon room of Beekman's country estate, Mount Pleasant, located at today's 51st Street and the East River.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
