Chest of Drawers

c. 1938

Francis Borelli

Associated Names
Francis Borelli

Artist, American, 1903 - 1961

The image displays a wooden chest of drawers with three large drawers. The drawers are decorated with intricate geometric patterns and decorative details including circular motifs, rectangular shapes, and columns. The color palette consists of natural wood hues, rich browns, and warm ochre tones, with dark accents in the details and on the turned feet. The chest is positioned centrally against a light-colored background.

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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: 54.5 x 45.2 cm (21 7/16 x 17 13/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 28 1/3" x 21" x 32 1/2"

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.4670

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1970

  • Hornung, Clarence P., Treasury of American Design. New York, 1970: 259, pl. 901.

Wikidata ID

Q64562461

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