side chair, unknown maker from Europe

Artwork Overview

side chair
circa 1710
side chair , circa 1710
Where object was made: Northern Europe
Material/technique: marquetry inlay; wood; upholstering
Dimensions:
Object Height/Width/Depth (Height x Width x Depth): 111.8 x 54.6 x 41.9 cm
Object Height/Width/Depth (Height x Width x Depth): 44 x 21 1/2 x 16 1/2 in
Credit line: Gift of Mrs. William B. Thayer Jr. to the William Bridges Thayer Memorial
Accession number: 1962.0026
Not on display

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Empire of Things

Sarcophagi often encased mummified corpses of ancient Egyptians who sought to preserve bodies of the deceased in order for their souls to attain eternal life. This larger-than-life portrayal of a head indicates the massive size of the original sarcophagus. Because of its large scale, this sarcophagus was probably crafted during the person’s lifetime. However, with its minimal detail and idealized features, this head does not depict a likeness of the deceased.

Exhibitions

Kris Ercums, curator
Kate Meyer, curator
2013–2015
Kris Ercums, curator
Kate Meyer, curator
2016–2021