What is the thematic context of Armchair?

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ArmchairThomas Chippendale · 1773

Neoclassical
1773
10.0 x 60.0 cm
Leeds Museums - Galleries

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This is one of a set of six chairs made for the library at Brocket Hall about 1773. Compared with the library chairs at Nostell, the Brocket Hall example, made six years later, is considerably simpler. Only the two front legs are decorated, compared with all four at Nostell: the Brocket example has simple, reeded tapering legs with a blocked toe and capital. At Nostell the legs of the library chairs have ambitious fluted and leaf clad columnar legs rising to blocks with oval paterae while the seat rails have elaborate running guilloche bands. This compares with the simple stuffed-over upholstery at Brocket. The backs, however, are identical, and the arms of each terminate in a Greek key – a motif which was to become something of a Chippendale trademark in later years. Early photographs of the chairs show them to have been originally upholstered in tufted red leather with a double row of beaded brass nails, later replaced with gimp.This item is owned by The Chippendale Society. Explore the Society’s website and collections by clicking the external link below.

About this artwork

Title: Armchair
Artist: Thomas Chippendale
Year: 1773
Original dimensions: 10.0 x 60.0 cm
Format: Portrait
Copyright status: Public domain
Where to see it: Leeds Museums - Galleries
Creative period: Late Period
Corpus context: luxury, rococo details
Keywords: mahogany chair, “tapered legs”, carved wood details

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Who is the artist behind "Armchair"?

"Armchair" was created by Thomas Chippendale. The information on this page describes Thomas Chippendale's original work.

What color palette is used in "Armchair" by Thomas Chippendale?

The palette of "Armchair" by Thomas Chippendale is described as neutrals. It is a compact description of the work's colors.

What was Thomas Chippendale's age when "Armchair" was created?

Thomas Chippendale was 55 years old when creating "Armchair" in 1773. The age is computed from the artist's birth year, 1718.

What are the format and size of "Armchair"?

"Armchair" by Thomas Chippendale is a portrait composition measuring 10 x 60 cm in the original.

Can the image of "Armchair" by Thomas Chippendale be freely reproduced?

The copyright answer for "Armchair" by Thomas Chippendale: the work is in the public domain - its copyright has expired. This determines whether reproductions of the image may be freely made.

In what year was "Armchair" by Thomas Chippendale created?

"Armchair" by Thomas Chippendale was created in 1773.

Does the copyright of "Armchair" by Thomas Chippendale allow reproductions?

"Armchair" by Thomas Chippendale, held at the Leeds Museums - Galleries, is in the public domain - its copyright has expired. This status determines whether reproductions of the image may be made.