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Highboy

c. 1937

Harry Eisman

Associated Names

Harry Eisman

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image is of a tall wooden chest of drawers with intricate carvings and golden handles. The chest is primarily in reddish-brown with gold accents. It is placed against a plain background.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor, colored pencil, graphite, and some heightening on paperboard
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 38.4 x 30.6 cm (15 1/8 x 12 1/16 in.)
Original IAD Object: 88"high; 23"wide; 41 1/2"long
Accession Number

1943.8.5222

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: HARRY EISMAN

Wikidata ID

Q64573144

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