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Highboy-front and Side Views

Fred Weiss

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a wooden cabinet. The image displays an elevation view on the left, showcasing the front of the cabinet with multiple drawers and a central decorative motif. On the right, there is a side profile view illustrating the slender, elongated design of the cabinet. The cabinet includes ornamental elements common in early American furniture styles like carved legs and a wood finish. The left view shows detailed drawers and a carved floral pattern, demonstrating the craftsmanship involved. The right view highlights the depth and simplicity of the cabinet structure, suggesting functionality for traditional storage purposes. The drawing conveys a sense of carefully crafted elegance typical of furniture design drawings.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1936
Medium
watercolor, colored pencil, pen and ink, and graphite on paperboard
Dimensions
4546 × 3309 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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