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Rolland Livingstone

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a wooden cabinet with intricate design and brass handles. The drawing shows a tall, ornate cabinet with a pediment top and a series of drawers and compartments. The main body of the cabinet features a combination of doors and drawer fronts, all accented with ornamental brass handles. The doors on the upper section are shown with one slightly open to reveal an interior with multiple small compartments. The cabinet has an elegant, curvaceous base with bracket feet. The lines and style suggest precise craftsmanship. The drawing includes measurements and detailed attention to the decorative elements. The use of brown and gold suggests a rich, polished wood with brass-like embellishments.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1936
Medium
watercolor, colored pencil, pen and ink, and graphite on paperboard
Dimensions
3419 × 4929 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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