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High chest of drawers

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

High chest of drawers by this artist. The high chest of drawers is made of wood and has a warm honey-brown color. The piece of furniture is tall with a flat top and a curved decorative trim along the top edge. The trim features carved wooden designs and four finials on top. The chest of drawers has two small drawers at the top and six larger drawers below. The drawers are adorned with gold-colored handles and small keyholes. The bottom section has a long drawer with an ornate carved wooden design in the center and two smaller drawers on either side. The legs are curved and have a claw-like design at the bottom. The background is a plain gray color.

Artwork Details

Date
1762–65
Medium
Mahogany, mahogany veneer, yellow pine, yellow poplar, northern white cedar; brass
Culture
American
Dimensions
449 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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Palette