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Chest

Ferdinand Cartier

National Gallery of Art

This is a painting of a wooden chest of drawers. The chest is elaborately carved with intricate designs featuring swirling patterns and stylized trees. The initials "MB" are displayed within the carvings. The chest has a warm, reddish-brown hue with a lighter top surface. Three visible drawers are adorned with similar carving details and wooden knobs for handles. The painting showcases the texture and craftsmanship of the piece. This is in the style of traditional 18th or 19th-century American furniture design.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1939
Medium
watercolor, colored pencil, and graphite on paperboard
Dimensions
3421 × 3007 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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