Lowboy

1935/1942

Isidore Sovensky

Associated Names
Isidore Sovensky

Artist, American, active c. 1935

This is a technical drawing illustrating the dimensions and details of a piece of furniture, specifically a low wooden table or dresser called a "lowboy." The image shows different views and measurements of the lowboy, including the front elevation displaying the full frontal view with ornate legs and drawers. An additional detail drawing highlights intricate carving on one of the legs. The side elevation shows the side profile with measurements annotated in red ink, indicating dimensions and proportions. A labeled box identifies it as a scale drawing of a "Lowboy Mahogany" by Isidore Sovensky, associated with the "Phila. B.A. Met. Mus." indicating a possible museum connection. The precise lines and symmetrical layout emphasize the craftsmanship typical of period furniture.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    pen and ink on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 26 x 21 cm (10 1/4 x 8 1/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.10373


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in black ink: SCALE DRAWING / of LOWBOY / MAHOGANY / 1/8" = 1" No. 32.93 / PHILA. RM / MET. MUS. / ISIDORE SOVENSKY

Wikidata ID

Q64578863

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