Chest

c. 1940

B. Holst-Grubbe

Associated Names
B. Holst-Grubbe

Artist, American, born Norway, 1876 - 1941

This is a drawing of a carved oak chest. The image presents technical sketches showing the front and side views of the oak chest. The front view displays detailed carvings of floral and natural motifs, while the side view shows the structural design of the chest. The drawing includes annotations, measurements, an approval note, and a label providing context for the chest's design.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall (approximate): 21.6 x 26.5 cm (8 1/2 x 10 7/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: Top 46" x 19" x 34"

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.4749

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: SIDE VIEW / # 12306-1 / CARVED OAK CHEST / SOUTH PARLOR. / WETHERSFIELD HOUSE / BROOKLYN MUSEUM

Wikidata ID

Q64537093

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