Highboy

c. 1936

Fred Weiss

Associated Names
Fred Weiss

Artist, American, active c. 1935

This is a drawing of a vintage wooden highboy dresser. The piece of furniture is tall and features multiple drawers of varying sizes, stacked to create a sophisticated silhouette. The central motif on the top section includes a decorative carving. The drawers have ornate handles, and the base is supported by finely turned legs. The entire piece exudes craftsmanship and subtlety.

Media Options

This object’s media is free and in the public domain. Read our full Open Access policy for images.
Not on view See artworks now on view

Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, colored pencil, pen and ink, and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 35.2 x 27.5 cm (13 7/8 x 10 13/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: none given

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.5220

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower center verso in black ink: "HIGH BOY / DRAWN BY FRED WEISS.

Wikidata ID

Q64570676

You may be interested in

Loading Results