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Chest-with-drawer

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image is of a chest with a drawer and an attached structure on one side. The chest is rectangular, with a flat top and short legs. The chest has a long drawer at the bottom with two small round knobs. Above the drawer are three rectangular panels carved with scenes. The entire chest, including the drawer and panels, is intricately carved with floral and scroll designs. The carvings are ornate and cover the entire visible surface. The wood appears dark brown with lighter brown accents. The attached structure on the left side has several rectangular openings. The background is white with a subtle shadow under the chest. The chest-with-drawer appears to be an antique piece by an unknown artist.

Artwork details

Date:
1690–1710
Medium:
Oak, pine
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
600 × 513 px
Museum record:
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