Shaker Cabinet with Drawers by Alfred H. Smith

Shaker Cabinet with Drawers c. 1936

alfredhsmith

drawing

aged paper

toned paper

homemade paper

light earthy tone

brown and beige

warm toned

warm-toned

cardboard

watercolor

warm toned green

This watercolor drawing by Alfred H. Smith depicts a Shaker cabinet with drawers, a common household item favored by the religious group known as the Shakers. The cabinet's simple design and practicality reflect Shaker values of utility and simplicity. The piece features a classic three-door cabinet design with a lower section of drawers, indicative of the functional and uncluttered aesthetic of Shaker furniture.