Chest 1935 - 1942

"Chest" is a pencil drawing on paper by American artist Eugene Barrell. It depicts a detailed design for a chest of drawers, featuring a high cabinet with multiple drawers and a lower section supported by turned legs with arches. Completed between 1935 and 1942, this design showcases Barrell's interest in traditional furniture forms. The inclusion of handwritten notes and dimensions adds to the drawing's historical significance, revealing insights into the artist's creative process and the design preferences of the period.