Shaker Dining Room Cupboard

c. 1937

William Paul Childers

Associated Names
William Paul Childers

Artist, American, 1912 - 1998

The image shows a painting of a wooden cabinet set against a backdrop that includes a blue door and wall. The cabinet is portrayed with detailed wood grain and features, including closed doors with panels. The backdrop suggests an interior setting with a blue door partially covered by the cabinet, creating a play of spatial relationships. This creates an impression of depth and realism. The painting may explore themes of interior space and the contrast between natural wooden materials and painted surfaces. It is in the style of René Magritte, known for his surrealist approach to ordinary objects and scenes.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 30.5 x 24.3 cm (12 x 9 9/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 86 1/2" high; 39 1/2" wide

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.13614


Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64639233

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