Highboy

1935/1942

Jack Bochner

Associated Names
Jack Bochner

Artist, American, 1915 - 1995

This is a drawing of a highboy dresser from the early 18th century, specifically dated between 1725 and 1730. The highboy dresser is of American-New England origin. It features a long, slender design with a decorative finial at the top, standing on tall, curved legs with intricate detailing. The design emphasizes vertical lines and balance, showcasing the elegant simplicity of early American furniture. Materials specified in the description suggest possible involvement of Jack Boone, possibly in design or reproduction, as noted by the Brooklyn Museum.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    pen and ink and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 27.9 x 22.2 cm (11 x 8 3/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.10411


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

center right in black ink: HIGHBOY - 1725-50 / AMERICAN - NEW ENGLAND / #12630 / SCALE 1/8" = 1" / JACK BOCHNER / B'LYN MUSEUM

Wikidata ID

Q64579246

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