Chest with Drawer
c. 1938
Medium
watercolor, colored pencil, graphite and some heightening on paperboard
Dimensions
overall: 31.6 x 40.5 cm (12 7/16 x 15 15/16 in.) Original IAD Object: none given
Classification
Index of American Design
Department
CG-W
Museum
National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.
Credit
Index of American Design
Accession Number
1943.8.4602
Art Historical Context
**Chest with Drawer** by Charles Squires (c. 1938) is a captivating watercolor rendering that showcases the humble elegance of American folk furniture. Created on paperboard measuring 31.6 x 40.5 cm, this detailed depiction highlights a simple wooden chest with a single drawer, likely inspired by colonial or early American craftsmanship. Squires employs a mix of watercolor, colored pencil,, and subtle heightening capture the wood's grain, subtle curves, and functional hardware with remarkable precision and warmth. This artwork is part of the *Index of American Design* (IAD), a Federal Art Pro...