Who created "Chest on Frame"?

Chest on Frame was created by B. Holst-Grubbe in c. 1937.

When was "Chest on Frame" created?

This artwork was created c. 1937.

What medium is "Chest on Frame"?

Chest on Frame is graphite on paperboard.

Is "Chest on Frame" in the public domain?

Yes, Chest on Frame is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Chest on Frame

B. Holst-Grubbe

c. 1937

Medium

graphite on paperboard

Dimensions

overall: 26.6 x 20.2 cm (10 1/2 x 7 15/16 in.) Original IAD Object: 36 1/2"high. Height of body is 20", top is 30 1/2 x 18 1/2.

Classification

Index of American Design

Department

CG-W

Museum

National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.

Credit

Index of American Design

Accession Number

1943.8.4642

Art Historical Context

**Chest on Frame**, a meticulous graphite drawing on paperboard by B.st-Grubbe around 1937, captures the elegant lines of a classic American furniture form. Measuring 26.6 x 20.2 cm overall, this work from the National Gallery of Art Index of American Design collection depicts an original chest standing 36 1/2 inches high, with a 20-inch body and a top spanning 30 1/2 x 18 1/2 inches. Holst-Grubbe's shading and contours highlight the piece's graceful proportions, evoking the craftsmanship of early American decorative arts. Created as part of the Index of American Design—a WPA Federal Art Proj...

Chest on Frame

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