Cabinet for Storage

c. 1938

Charles Squires

Associated Names
Charles Squires

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image depicts a vintage wooden cabinet with ornate carvings and decorative elements. The cabinet is predominantly brown and warm-toned with subtle hints of black and red in the detailing. It is centrally positioned on the canvas, standing on small black bulbous feet. The front of the cabinet features an intricate pattern with a geometric design and the initials "E M" inscribed in the center, flanked by column-like structures on each side. The sides of the cabinet display a symmetrical pattern with scrolled carvings. The cabinet is drawn with attention to detail, highlighting its robust and symmetrical form.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, colored pencil, pen and ink, and graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 29.4 x 22.6 cm (11 9/16 x 8 7/8 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 17 7/8"high; 17 1/4" wide; 9 3/4"deep

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.4578


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: CHARLES SQUIRES

Wikidata ID

Q64539559

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