Highboy

c. 1936

Louis Annino

Associated Names
Louis Annino

Artist, American, 1909 - 1991

This is a painting of a tall, ornate wooden chest of drawers. The piece of furniture depicted features a mahogany or similar wood with a richly polished finish. It is composed of two main sections. The upper section includes several drawers adorned with elegant, intricate brass handles and keyholes, while the lower section has shorter curved cabriole legs. The top of the chest is crowned with elaborate scrolls and finials. A fan or shell motif is carved into some drawer fronts. This is in the style of a late 18th-century American or English cabinetmaker, typical of the Queen Anne or early Chippendale period. The painting emphasizes the warm tones of the wood, highlighting its rich grain and design.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, colored pencil, gouache, and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 30.3 x 22.9 cm (11 15/16 x 9 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 85"high; upper section 40"x19 1/2"; lower: 42"x20 1/2". legs 19 1/2"

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.5214


Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64593377

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