Chest

1936

Robert Brigadier

Associated Names
Robert Brigadier

Artist, American, active c. 1935

This is a drawing of a detailed plan for constructing an oak chest. The drawing includes precise measurements and multiple views of the chest, including the front, side, and top perspectives. The front view showcases geometrical and symmetrical designs, including star-like shapes and rectangular patterns, while the side view highlights the structure's lines. The top view outlines the dimensions of the lid, and the annotations indicate the use of wooden pegs for the cover hinges. This technical drawing is labeled with measurements, notes on construction, and is associated with the Brooklyn Museum.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 21.8 x 28.8 cm (8 9/16 x 11 5/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 30"high; 49 1/2"long; 20 1/2"wide at top. Depth of interior 18 3/8

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.4601


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

upper right in graphite: OAK CHEST (1697) / BROOKLYN MUSEUM ' SCALE 1/8" - 1" Robert Brigadier. 1/26/36 / COVER HINGES ON WOODEN PEGS

Wikidata ID

Q64628841

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