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Cupboard

c. 1938

Charles Henning

Associated Names

Charles Henning

Artist, American, active c. 1935

This is a drawing of a wooden cabinet with floral engravings. The cabinet is depicted with botanical motifs covering its surface, including flowers, trees, and foliage. Each panel features unique floral patterns. The colors used mimic natural wood tones. The drawing emphasizes naturalistic and decorative detailing, reflecting artisanal woodcrafting.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor, colored pencil, and graphite on paperboard
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 45.8 x 35.9 cm (18 1/16 x 14 1/8 in.)
Original IAD Object: none given
Accession Number

1943.8.4935

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: C. Henning

Wikidata ID

Q64538656

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