Built-in Drawers and Cupboards

c. 1938

Alfred H. Smith

Associated Names
Alfred H. Smith

Artist, American, active c. 1935

This is a painting of an interior room corner featuring wooden elements. It depicts a corner of a room with a closed wooden door and a vertical set of drawers built into the wall. The walls are painted a neutral, pale color, and the floor appears to be a polished hardwood. The woodwork, including the door, drawers, and baseboard, is a warm honey color with visible grain and texture. The drawers have simple round knobs. The style is reminiscent of Edward Hopper, focusing on light, shadow, and craftsmanship.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 25 x 30.3 cm (9 13/16 x 11 15/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.16942


Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64534354

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