Chest of Drawers

c. 1938

Charles Squires

Associated Names
Charles Squires

Artist, American, active c. 1935

This is a painting of a wooden chest of drawers. The chest is richly carved with intricate floral and geometric patterns, mainly on the front where the drawers are. It stands on four sturdy legs, with detailed craftsmanship showing attention to detail and ornamentation. The wood has a warm tone, hinting at possible polishing or treatment. The painting highlights the beauty and artistry of traditional wooden furniture design. It is done in a style reminiscent of a realist artist like Jean-Baptiste-Siméon Chardin, known for still life and detailed depictions of everyday objects.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, colored pencil, and graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 41.8 x 53.1 cm (16 7/16 x 20 7/8 in.)
    Original IAD Object: none given

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.4621


Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1970

  • Hornung, Clarence P., Treasury of American Design. New York, 1970: 255, pl. 892.

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: CHAS. SQUIRES

Wikidata ID

Q64539563

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