Mahogany arm-chair, style of Chippendale (1910 - 1911)

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Edwin Foley's painting "Mahogany Arm-Chair, Style of Chippendale" (1910-1911) provides a detailed look at an elegant piece of furniture, exemplifying the grandeur of the Chippendale style. In this artwork, Foley beautifully captures the intricate craftsmanship of a classic mahogany arm-chair. The chair features an ornate back with elaborate carvings that include scrolls, foliage, and what appears to be a heraldic emblem at the center. A richly patterned fabric upholsters the seat, enhancing the luxurious feel of the piece.Fine details in the turned legs and scrolled arms further speak to the exemplary skills of traditional woodworkers and the sophisticated design elements characteristic of the early 18th century England, which Foley managed to illustrate with precision and clarity. Resting on a vividly colored carpet, which adds depth and contrast to the composition, this painting not only highlights the chair but also evokes an appreciation for historical furniture design. Through Foley's skillful rendering, the viewer can admire the textural contrasts and the interplay of shadows and light, which breathe life into this still image.

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Author and illustrator of The Book of Decorative Furniture, published in 2 volumes by T. C. & E. C. Jack in 1910-11, which featured one hundred reproductions in full colour and one thousand text illustrations. The book went through a number of editions.

Almost nothing has been published about Foley other than that he was a Fellow of the institute of designers.

He was born Edwin John Foley in Fisherton Anger, Wiltshire, c.1859, the second child and eldest son of furniture manufacturer Arthur Foley of the Fisherton Cabinet Works, Salisbury, and his wife Jane. He was at least partly educated in London,  where he lived with his uncle and aunt, Peter and Rhoda Marie Brown.

He worked as a designer for his father from at least the early 1880s, but by 1891 was living in Charlotte Street, Marylebone, with his wife Louisa Maud (nee Hayford), whom he married in 1882. They had three children, Conrad Hayford (b. 1885), Hubert Edwin (b. 1887) and Alan Victor (b. 1888).

Edwin John Foley lived at 294 Camden Road, Middlesex, and died at Cottesloe, Western Australia, on 25 April 1912.

Many more pictures by Edwin Foley can be found at the Look and Learn picture library.