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Chest of Drawers

1935/1942

Arthur Mathews

Associated Names

Arthur Mathews

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image displays a wooden chest of drawers with four large drawers, each with two round knobs. The color scheme includes shades of warm brown, emphasizing the wood grain and texture. The chest is positioned slightly to the right of center, standing on four turned legs. It is shown against a plain, light beige background that contrasts with the intricate woodwork.

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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: 38.1 x 28.5 cm (15 x 11 1/4 in.)
Accession Number

1943.8.4707

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: Arthur Mathews

Wikidata ID

Q64536670

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