European Sculpture and Decorative ArtsTextiles-Printed1725–50Chair 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
| Medium | Cotton, painted resist and mordant, dyed, with overpainting |
| Dimensions | 18 1/2 × 23 1/4 in. (47 × 59.1 cm) |
| Classification | Textiles-Printed |
| Department | European Sculpture and Decorative Arts |
| Credit Line | Rogers Fund, 1927 |
| Date | 1725–50 |
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.