Chairs are ebonized with gold stencils and cane seats. The back has a scene of two figures on horseback, with left arms raising in greeting to a man with a walking stick. A home is in the distance with stairs in front and trees and hills behind. The lower back rail has stencils of stylized leaves. The front of the seat also has stenciled pattern.
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Baltimore Fancy Side Chair (one of a pair)

Maker unknown

about 1825–30

Artwork Information

  • Title:

    Baltimore Fancy Side Chair (one of a pair)

  • Artist:

    Maker unknown

  • Artist Bio:

    American

  • Date:

    about 1825–30

  • Medium:

    Painted wood with cane seat

  • Dimensions:

    31 x 18 x 20 inches

  • Credit Line:

    Wichita Art Museum, Museum purchase, Burneta Adair Endowment Fund

  • Object Number:

    2016.1.463.1

  • Display:

    Not Currently on Display