Chest-on-Chest

Lawrence Phillips

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a tall chest of drawers. The image depicts a highboy, featuring a combination of intricate detailing and elegant lines. The highboy is composed of two main sections: the upper section with three smaller drawers atop two larger ones, and a lower section with two large drawers, all adorned with brass handles. The top part of the highboy has a decorative pediment with a central finial and two smaller finials on either side. The piece rests on four legs with carved details. The entire structure is rendered in a warm wood tone, highlighting the wood grain and texture.