Cupboard
c. 1937
Medium
pen and ink on paper
Dimensions
overall: 21.7 x 26.9 cm (8 9/16 x 10 9/16 in.) Original IAD Object: 54"high, 44"wide, 16 3/4"deep.
Classification
Index of American Design
Department
CG-W
Museum
National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.
Credit
Index of American Design
Accession Number
1943.8.4033
Art Historical Context
Welcome to the National Gallery of Art, where Jack Bochner's *Cupboard* (c. 1937) offers a charming glimpse into America's design heritage. This precise pen and ink drawing on paper, measuring 21.7 x 26.9 cm, meticulously captures a stately cupboard standing 54 inches high,44 inches wide, and16¾ inches deep. Bochner's fine lines and meticulous shading highlight the piece's architectural details—from paneled doors to sturdy proportions—evoking the craftsmanship of early American furniture. Created as part of the Index of American Design a Works Progress Administration (WPA) project during the ...