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Chest of Drawers

Herter Brothers

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black chest of drawers with white marble top. The chest has a rectangular shape with a flat top. The top is white marble. The body of the chest is black with yellow inlays on the drawers and top section. There are three drawers, each with a repeating floral and geometric pattern in yellow. The drawers have rectangular handles. The legs are short and turned. The left side has a recessed panel. The background is light blue. The chest of drawers is by Herter Brothers.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1880
Medium
Cherry, poplar, cedar
Culture
American
Dimensions
600 × 407 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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