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Chair of state with the crowned coat of arms of the province of Groningen
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Chair of state with the crowned coat of arms of the province of Groningen

anonymous · 1766 - 1767 · wood (plant material); elm (wood); velvet (fabric weave); silver thread

From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.

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Stadhouders chair of walnut, upholstered with red velvet, resting on S-shaped legs. The armrest supports and armrests are S-shaped. The upper rail of the high back has in the center the crowned coat of arms of the province of Groningen, placed on a rocaille shell. On the back is embroidered in relief the coat of arms of Orange-Nassau, surrounded by a floral wreath in silver thread. Accompanied by a loose cushion (inv. no. BK-NM-1138) and a footstool (inv. no. BK-NM-1139). From the Hof Provinciaal in Groningen.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
Subjects
armstoelstadhoudersstoelWilliam V (Prince of Orange)Groningen (stad)
Credit lineStadhoudersstoel met gekroonde wapen provincie Groningen. 1766 - 1767. anonymous. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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