Cupboard with Drawers

1936

Harold Merriam

Associated Names
Harold Merriam

Artist, American, 1910 - 2002

This is a painting of a decorative wooden cabinet. The cabinet features ornate carvings and intricate designs, with a combination of geometric and floral patterns adorning its surface. The top section of the cabinet has two panelled doors flanking a central panel, each embellished with square and diamond motifs. The lower section contains drawers with swirling vine-like decorations, all framed by slender, vertical columns. The craftsmanship suggests a piece of antique furniture, showcasing the wood grain and craftsmanship in the design. The cabinet is set against a plain backdrop, emphasizing its details.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, gouache, pen and ink, and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 70.5 x 54 cm (27 3/4 x 21 1/4 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 4'7 3/4"high; 4' 1 1/4"wide; 1'1"deep

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.5319


Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1970

  • Hornung, Clarence P., Treasury of American Design. New York, 1970: 252-253, pl. 885.

Inscriptions

lower center in black ink: H Merriam / 36

Wikidata ID

Q64573083

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