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Chest

the Searle-Dennis shop tradition

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The chest is made of wood and rectangular in shape. It has a flat top and four legs. The front features a carved design with a central panel divided into three sections, each with intricate carvings of curved lines and floral patterns. The sides and bottom of the chest also have carved designs. A small keyhole is visible on the front, centered at the top. The chest is angled slightly to the right. The background is plain and light-colored. The chest and artist are titled "Chest by the Searle-Dennis shop tradition".

Artwork Details

Date
1670–90
Medium
Red oak, white oak
Culture
American
Dimensions
600 × 480 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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