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Built-in Drawers and Cupboards

Alfred H. Smith

National Gallery of Art

This is a painting of an interior room corner featuring wooden elements. It depicts a corner of a room with a closed wooden door and a vertical set of drawers built into the wall. The walls are painted a neutral, pale color, and the floor appears to be a polished hardwood. The woodwork, including the door, drawers, and baseboard, is a warm honey color with visible grain and texture. The drawers have simple round knobs. The style is reminiscent of Edward Hopper, focusing on light, shadow, and craftsmanship.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1938
Medium
watercolor and graphite on paper
Dimensions
3978 × 3098 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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