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Highboy

1936

Charles Squires

Associated Names

Charles Squires

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows a large wooden chest of drawers with intricate designs, multiple drawers, and ornamental carvings above the keyholes. The chest is light brown with reddish tones, adorned with gold and dark brown accents. It is centered in the frame with cabriole legs and a pedimented top.

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Artwork overview

Medium

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

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 46 x 38 cm (18 1/8 x 14 15/16 in.)
Original IAD Object: 89 1/2"high; 43 3/4"wide; 22"deep
Accession Number

1943.8.5219

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: CHAS. SQUIRES

Wikidata ID

Q64539567

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