Pair of Bookcases (Bibliothèques)

Charles Cressent

Cleveland Museum of Art

Pair of bookcases, two identical wooden cabinets with glass doors and gold accents. The cabinets have a curved top, two doors with gold mesh panels at the top and gold designs on the bottom. The doors are adorned with gold figures in ornate frames. The cabinets have a light-brown wood finish with a darker brown border. Gold decorative elements are on the corners, edges, and around the doors. The background is dark gray, with shadows cast by the cabinets. The cabinets are side by side. They have two shelves inside. The overall style is ornate and classical. The bookcases are by Charles Cressent.