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Chest of Drawers

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Dark brown wooden chest of drawers by an unknown artist titled "Chest of Drawers". The chest has a rectangular shape with a flat top. Six drawers are present, arranged in three rows of two. Each drawer has a brass handle in the center. The drawers have a geometric pattern around the edges. The chest has a small lip around the top edge and stands on four short, round legs. The background is plain white with a shadow cast by the chest.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1700
Medium:
Oak, pine
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
600 × 561 px
Museum record:
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