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Chest of Drawers

c. 1938

Ferdinand Cartier

Associated Names

Ferdinand Cartier

Artist, 1892 - 1987

The image shows a wooden chest of drawers with four large drawers, each with metallic handles. The chest has a rich brown wood grain texture, with a golden plate above the drawers. It is centrally placed against a plain background, casting a shadow to one side. The chest has elegant, curved legs.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor, colored pencil, pen and ink and graphite on paperboard
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 28 x 35.5 cm (11 x 14 in.)
Original IAD Object: 40 5/8"high; 43 3/4"wide (max.); 20 1/8"deep.
Accession Number

1943.8.4693

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower left in black ink: F. Cartier.

Wikidata ID

Q64561355

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