Highboy-front and Side Views

c. 1936

Fred Weiss

Associated Names
Fred Weiss

Artist, American, active c. 1935

This is a drawing of a wooden cabinet. The image displays an elevation view on the left, showcasing the front of the cabinet with multiple drawers and a central decorative motif. On the right, there is a side profile view illustrating the slender, elongated design of the cabinet. The cabinet includes ornamental elements common in early American furniture styles like carved legs and a wood finish. The left view shows detailed drawers and a carved floral pattern, demonstrating the craftsmanship involved. The right view highlights the depth and simplicity of the cabinet structure, suggesting functionality for traditional storage purposes. The drawing conveys a sense of carefully crafted elegance typical of furniture design drawings.

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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: 24.8 x 33.8 cm (9 3/4 x 13 5/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: none given

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.5212


Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64570675

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