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High chest of drawers

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

High chest of drawers by artist. Dark brown wood with intricate orange, yellow, and gold inlays. Six drawers, top two divided into two sections. Drawers and sides feature various bird, floral, and foliage designs. Small, round, gold keyholes and handles on each drawer. Stand has one long drawer at bottom front with two small gold handles. Legs are turned with bulbous middle sections and small feet. Stretchers between legs are wavy. Background is light gray.

Artwork details

Date:
1710–25
Medium:
Painted white pine, poplar, basswood
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
500 × 625 px
Museum record:
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