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High chest of drawers

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

High chest of drawers by Baker and Gilders. The image shows a tall, wooden chest of drawers with a high-gloss finish. The chest is made of dark wood with a reddish-brown hue. It consists of two stacked sections. The top section has six drawers and the bottom section has three drawers. All the drawers have ornate metal handles. The legs are turned and tapered, with a curved stretcher connecting them. The background is a plain gray color. The chest of drawers is positioned at a slight angle.

Artwork details

Date:
1700–1730
Medium:
Black walnut, maple, poplar, hickory, white pine
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
482 × 625 px
Museum record:
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