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Chest

Lelah Nelson

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a wooden chest of drawers. The image shows a rectangular chest of drawers with a natural wood grain finish. It has three drawers, each with a central brass keyhole. There are two leaf-like motifs around the handles of each drawer. The chest rests on four legs that elevate it above the ground. The drawing highlights the texture and pattern of the wood, capturing the warmth and richness of traditional furniture designs.

Artwork Details

Date
probably 1941
Medium
watercolor, colored pencil, and graphite on paperboard
Dimensions
3482 × 4367 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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