Chair seat cover
Flag of IndiaEuropean Sculpture and Decorative ArtsTextiles-Printed1725–50

Chair seat cover is a textiles-printed of Indian, possibly western, for the European market origin created in 1725–50 using cotton, painted resist and mordant, dyed, with overpainting measuring 18 1/2 × 23 1/4 in. (47 × 59.1 cm) — now part of the European Sculpture and Decorative Arts collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumCotton, painted resist and mordant, dyed, with overpainting
Dimensions18 1/2 × 23 1/4 in. (47 × 59.1 cm)
ClassificationTextiles-Printed
DepartmentEuropean Sculpture and Decorative Arts
Credit LineRogers Fund, 1927
Date1725–50

Historical Context

Culture & Period

This work belongs to the Indian, possibly western, for the European market culture. The estimated date range is 1725 – 1750.

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses Chair seat cover?

Chair seat cover is housed in the European Sculpture and Decorative Arts department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Chair seat cover created?

Chair seat cover dates to 1725–50.

What material is Chair seat cover made from?

Chair seat cover is crafted from cotton, painted resist and mordant, dyed, with overpainting.

Is Chair seat cover in the public domain?

Chair seat cover is in the public domain and can be freely used.

Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Last updated: April 2026

Related