America, After a composition by Jean Jacques François Le Barbier, designed ca. 1786, woven 1790–91; chair frame

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America, designed ca. 1786, woven 1790–91; chair frame second half 19th century, French, Beauvais, Carved and gilded wood; wool, silk, Overall: 37 3/4 × 27 × 24 in. ( × × 61 cm), After a composition by Jean Jacques François Le Barbier (French, Rouen 1738–1826 Paris), Commissioned by Louis XVI, this ensemble belongs to a set of four wall hangings and fifty-six pieces of furniture upholstery depicting the four continents: America (shown here), Europe, Asia, and Africa

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