Chippendale Secretary

c. 1939

Amos C. Brinton

Associated Names
Amos C. Brinton

Artist, American, 1888 - 1982

This is a painting of a wooden cabinet. The cabinet has an upper section with an open door revealing shelves and compartments, and a lower section with drawers adorned with brass handles. The cabinet's surface displays a deep wood grain texture, and the top is decorated with a carved emblem that includes an eagle and finials on either side. The artwork shows fine details such as the brass hardware and the natural pattern of the wood. The style is meticulous and detailed, often associated with artists focused on furniture or still life.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, colored pencil, gouache, pen and ink, and graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 50.3 x 40.1 cm (19 13/16 x 15 13/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 8'7"high; 25"deep. See data sheet for dets.

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.5596

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in watercolor: Amos C Brinton 526-1

Wikidata ID

Q64535708

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