Chest of Drawers

1935/1942

Frances Lichten

Associated Names
Frances Lichten

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image depicts a wooden chest of drawers with intricate designs. The chest has four drawers decorated with ornamental motifs such as birds and foliage. The drawers are primarily reddish-orange with a deep green frame outlining each section and drawer, accented with gold handles and detailing. The chest is placed centrally in the image against a light-colored background. The artist's signature, "Frances Lichten," is shown towards the bottom right of the background.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 44.9 x 35 cm (17 11/16 x 13 3/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.17071

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in watercolor: FRANCES / LICHTEN

Wikidata ID

Q64562323

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