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Chest-on-chest

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a tall, wooden chest-on-chest with a dark brown finish, featuring two stacked sections. The top section has a flat top with decorative molding along the front edge. It has a column on the left side and six drawers, with the top two being smaller than the rest. The bottom section also features a flat top and six drawers, with the top two being slightly smaller. All drawers have ornate, gold-colored metal handles. The chest stands on four claw feet. The background is a plain white wall. Search for "chest-on-chest" by artist unknown.

Artwork details

Date:
1760–90
Medium:
Mahogany, yellow poplar, yellow pine, white pine
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
402 × 624 px
Museum record:
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