# Chest of Drawers

**Florence Neal** (American)  
1935/1942  
pen and ink and graphite on paper  
overall: 20.6 x 27.1 cm (8 1/8 x 10 11/16 in.) Original IAD Object: 35 1/2"high; 45 1/2"long; 20"wide

Courtesy National Gallery of Art, Washington, 1943.8.4674. [The museum's record](https://www.nga.gov/collection/art-object-page.16876.html).

## About this work

Florence Neal drew this in 1935/1942. It is now at the National Gallery of Art in Washington, DC.

### What you’re looking at

This is a drawing of a furniture design with detailed measurements and decorative elements. The drawing depicts a piece of furniture with a combination of drawers and a cabinet, shown from the front and the side. Specific measurements are provided for various parts of the furniture, such as the width, height, and depth. The design features include a decorative carving in relief on the front panel, a detailed cross-section of the knob, and ornamental patterns on the side. The drawing is technical in nature, likely intended for crafting or woodworking purposes, emphasizing the detailed aspects needed for construction.

_Description from the National Gallery of Art._

### How it was made

- **Graphite.** Pencil. Graphite has been used for drawing since the 1500s; in 1795 Nicolas-Jacques Conté mixed it with clay, so its hardness could be graded.
- **Pen and ink.** Drawn with a quill or reed pen, often with wash added by brush to model light and shadow.

### [Florence Neal](https://www.ochreeditions.com/artists/florence-neal)

American

## Facts

- Type: Drawing
- Real size: about 8 × 11 in (21 × 27 cm). The 8 × 10 in print is close to life size.
- Century: 20th century
- Movement: [American folk and design](https://www.ochreeditions.com/movements/american-folk-design)
- Subjects: plant, Tulip
- Colour: brown
- Rights: public domain (CC0 1.0); free to use for any purpose.

## Get it

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- Framed reproduction: 8 × 10 in $78; 11 × 14 in $98; 12 × 16 in $108; 16 × 20 in $138; 18 × 24 in $164; 20 × 30 in $208; 24 × 36 in $258
- Canvas reproduction: 8 × 10 in $58; 11 × 14 in $72; 12 × 16 in $79; 16 × 20 in $98; 18 × 24 in $118; 20 × 30 in $148
- Print-ready file: 8 × 10 in $2; 11 × 14 in $2; 12 × 16 in $3; 16 × 20 in $3; 18 × 24 in $3; 20 × 30 in $5; 24 × 36 in $5

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