Sofa
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Sofa

TitleSofa
ArtistAuguste-Emile Rinquet-Leprince
Dateca. 1843 19th century
MediumApplewood or pearwood, ebonized walnut, beech, gilt-bronze mounts; original under upholstery and show cover
OriginAmerican or French
Holding institutionThe Metropolitan Museum of Art
Credit lineGift of Mrs. Douglas Williams, 1969
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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“Sofa” is a work by Auguste-Emile Rinquet-Leprince, dated ca. 1843. It is executed in applewood or pearwood, ebonized walnut, beech, gilt-bronze mounts; original under upholstery and show cover. This work is in the public domain (CC0), so the image may be downloaded and reused for any purpose without permission (see the licence note below).

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