Armchair
The tapestry panels displaying bouquets, baskets, and vases of flowers were probably designed by the painter Tobias Stranover (1684–1756), who specialized in the depiction of birds, flowers, and still life, and were woven by William Bradshaw (act. 1728–75) in London.
Artwork Details
- Title: Armchair
- Date: ca. 1740
- Culture: British
- Medium: Mahogany and tapestry
- Dimensions: Overall: 39 × 29 1/2 × 30 in. (99.1 × 74.9 × 76.2 cm)
- Classification: Woodwork-Furniture
- Credit Line: Gift of Mrs. Dannie Heineman, 1966
- Object Number: 66.71.2
- Curatorial Department: European Sculpture and Decorative Arts
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Multiple artists/makers
1766–69
British
ca. 1771–73
British
ca. 1685–88
Robert Adam
ca. 1780 with latter additions
Multiple artists/makers
1769–71
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