Dresser or Cupboard
1936
Medium
watercolor, colored pencil, pen and ink, gouache, and graphite on paperboard
Dimensions
overall: 27.9 x 22.7 cm (11 x 8 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
1943.8.4930
Art Historical Context
Behold the meticulously rendered *Dresser or Cupboard (1936) by Irving I. Smith, a captivating watercolor study from the Index of American Design. This detailed depiction, measuring 27.9 x 22.7 cm, showcases a classic piece of American furniture—likely a finely crafted dresser or cupboard—highlighted through Smith's skilled use of watercolor, colored pencil, pen ink, gouache, graphite on paperboard. The mixed-media approach allows for vivid textures, from polished wood grains to ornate hardware, bringing the object's form and elegance to life on a modest sheet. Created during the Great Depres...