Chest of Drawers (Commode)

René Dubois

Cleveland Museum of Art

Black chest of drawers with gold accents. The chest has a flat, black glossy top with a black body. The body has two large rectangular panels on the front, gold inlaid designs depicting scenes of trees, people, and animals. The panels are framed by gold borders. The center panel between the two large panels features a gold leaf and flower design with a lion head at the top. There are gold accents on the sides and bottom of the chest, including leaf designs, floral patterns, and geometric shapes. The chest has four short, round legs. The background of the image is gray.