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Chest-on-Chest

Lorenz Rothkranz

National Gallery of Art

This is a painting of an ornate wooden highboy dresser. The painting showcases a tall, elegant piece of antique furniture consisting of two stacked sections of drawers. The upper section features several smaller drawers arranged in a grid, with ornate metal handles, while the bottom section has larger drawers with similar hardware. The design is traditional with a classic carved trim at the top and resting on ornate carved legs and rounded feet. The wood has a rich, dark grain. This is in the style of early American or Chippendale furniture.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1938
Medium
watercolor, colored pencil, pen and ink, and graphite on paperboard
Dimensions
3409 × 3964 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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