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Cabinet for Storage

Charles Squires

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts a vintage wooden cabinet with ornate carvings and decorative elements. The cabinet is predominantly brown and warm-toned with subtle hints of black and red in the detailing. It is centrally positioned on the canvas, standing on small black bulbous feet. The front of the cabinet features an intricate pattern with a geometric design and the initials "E M" inscribed in the center, flanked by column-like structures on each side. The sides of the cabinet display a symmetrical pattern with scrolled carvings. The cabinet is drawn with attention to detail, highlighting its robust and symmetrical form.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1938
Medium
watercolor, colored pencil, pen and ink, and graphite on paperboard
Dimensions
3444 × 4504 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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