Chest of Drawers

c. 1939

Ferdinand Cartier

Associated Names
Ferdinand Cartier

Artist, 1892 - 1987

This is a drawing of a wooden dresser with a classic curved-front design and four drawers. Each drawer has ornate, gold-colored handles and keyholes. The wood grain is visible, adding texture to the surface. The dresser stands on carved bracket-style feet, adding to its vintage aesthetic. The brown tones of the wood vary slightly, suggesting depth and craftsmanship.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, colored pencil, and pen and ink on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 40.1 x 53.8 cm (15 13/16 x 21 3/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 34 1/4"high; 37 1/4"wide, top; 20 13/16"deep.

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.4725

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower left in black ink: F. Cartier.

Wikidata ID

Q64561365

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