Designs for an Armchair and Side Chair
18th century
Medium
Pen and ink and graphite
Classification
Drawings|Ornament & Architecture
Department
Drawings and Prints
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
The Elisha Whittelsey Collection, The Elisha Whittelsey Fund, 1960
Accession Number
60.634.81
Tags
Art Historical Context
Step into the refined world of 18th British design with *Designs for an Arm and Side Chair*, an drawing that captures the ingenuity of Georgian-era furniture makers. Created during a time when Britain embraced neoclassical elegance and comfort in domestic interiors, these sketches reflect the meticulous planning behind upholstered seating—essential pieces for parlors and drawing rooms. Armchairs offered luxurious support for the elite, while side chairs provided, space-saving options for social gatherings. Rendered in pen and ink with graphite, the medium allowed for precise lines and subtle ...