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Cabinet

Léon Marcotte

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black cabinet with white trim and inlay. The cabinet has a flat top with decorative molding along the front edge. There are three sections: two outer sections have glass doors and shelves inside; the middle section has a door with an oval inlay featuring a carved scene of people. The entire piece rests on a base. The background is a white wall and dark floor. Cabinet by Léon Marcotte.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1860
Medium:
Oak, poplar, pearwood or applewood veneer
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
600 × 460 px
Museum record:
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