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Highboy

c. 1936

Harry Eisman

Associated Names

Harry Eisman

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows a large wooden cabinet with drawers and gold-colored handles. The cabinet is supported by intricately carved black legs connected by wooden supports. The color palette includes rich brown, black, and gold. The cabinet is positioned centrally, with its legs extending downward symmetrically.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor, colored pencil, gouache, and graphite on paperboard
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 35.8 x 24.8 cm (14 1/8 x 9 3/4 in.)
Original IAD Object: 62"high; 41"wide; upper section 31"high
Accession Number

1943.8.5207

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: HARRY EISMAN

Wikidata ID

Q64573143

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