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Artists Reimagining the Collection
Meet the 50 makers selected from more than 1,600 submissions

Highboy

1937

Arsen Maralian

Associated Names

Arsen Maralian

Artist, American, born Turkey, 1884 - 1948

The image shows a tall, elegant wooden chest of drawers with curved legs and intricate design. The color palette is rich brown with golden accents on the drawer handles. The chest is positioned centrally and displayed upright, highlighting its craftsmanship and decorative elements.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor, gouache, colored pencil, and graphite on paperboard
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 45.4 x 36.6 cm (17 7/8 x 14 7/16 in.)
Original IAD Object: 70 1/2"high; 37 1/4"wide, base, 20"deep. Legs 21 1/2"high
Accession Number

1943.8.5438

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: A.MARALIAN

Wikidata ID

Q64536447

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