Design for a Low Chair on Casters
Medium
Pen and ink, brush and wash, watercolor
Dimensions
sheet: 8 7/16 x 6 9/16 in. (21.4 x 16.7 cm)
Classification
Drawings|Ornament & Architecture
Department
Drawings and Prints
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Rogers Fund, 1966
Accession Number
66.631.55
Tags
Art Historical Context
This delicate pen and ink drawing with brush and wash watercolor, created by an anonymous British artist between 1840 and 1899, presents a refined *Design for a Low Chair Casters*. Measuring just 8 7/16 x 6 9/16 inches, it captures the Victorian era's fascination with functional yet elegant furniture. During the 19th century Britain’s Industrial Revolution spurred innovations in home design, making wheeled casters a practical addition to chairs for easy mobility in drawing rooms or libraries—ideal for a growing middle class seeking comfort and convenience. The artwork’s mixed media technique ...