Designs for Two Chairs 1841 - 1884
charleshindleyandsons
themetropolitanmuseumofart
drawing, print
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simple decoration style
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photo of handprinted image
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drawing
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aged paper
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toned paper
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pastel soft colours
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muted colour palette
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historical fashion
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watercolour illustration
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soft colour palette
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watercolor
"Designs for Two Chairs" is a watercolor drawing by Charles Hindley and Sons, a prominent furniture design firm in London. The artwork depicts two distinct chairs, one in a soft pink and the other in a light blue. Both chairs feature tufted upholstery and elegant, turned wooden legs. The designs, created between 1841 and 1884, showcase the refined aesthetic of Victorian-era furniture. The drawing is housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, providing insight into the craftsmanship and artistic sensibilities of the era.
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