ca. 1740
United Kingdom
Object qualities
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Objectfurniture, chests, stoves: Armchair
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Type of arts & crafts
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MediumMahogany and tapestry
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SizeOverall: 39 Г— 29 1/2 Г— 30 in. (99.1 Г— 74.9 Г— 76.2 cm)
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Geography details
United Kingdom -
Country today
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Dateca. 1740
Source of information
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Type of sourceDatabase “Metropolitan Museum of Art”
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Fund that the source refers toMetropolitan Museum of Art
Description
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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.
