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Chest of Drawers

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a "Chest of Drawers" by an unknown artist. The chest of drawers has a rectangular shape with a flat top and four drawers. The body of the chest is dark brown with black accents. The top surface is dark brown with a smooth finish. The chest has four drawers with different designs. The top two drawers have a rectangular design with a keyhole and a small handle in the center. The bottom two drawers have a similar design, but with a more intricate pattern. The drawers are framed with a lighter wood and have a small lip around the edges. The chest stands on four small legs with round feet. The background of the image is a plain gray color.

Artwork Details

Date
1700–1720
Medium
Painted red oak, white oak, white pine, yellow pine
Culture
American
Dimensions
500 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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