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Shaker Cabinet, 1935/1942. Creator: George V. Vezolles
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Shaker Cabinet, 1935/1942. Creator: George V. Vezolles
Shaker Cabinet, 1935/1942
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This exquisite watercolor, graphite, and colored pencil rendering on paperboard by George V. Vezolles captures the essence of a Shaker cabinet from the 1930s or 1940s. The Shaker community, known for their minimalist and functional design, is celebrated for their distinctive furniture, which often featured simple lines, clean geometric shapes, and a warm, earthy color palette. This cabinet, with its brown wooden frame and drawers, is a prime example of the Shaker aesthetic. The linen press or clothes press, as it may have been used, showcases the meticulous craftsmanship of the Shakers, with its dovetailed joints and precise detailing. The subtle variations in shading and texture in Vezolles' rendering bring the cabinet to life, allowing us to appreciate its beauty and functionality. This artwork, created in the 1930s or 1940s, is a testament to the enduring appeal of Shaker design and the importance of preserving our decorative arts heritage. It is a reminder of a simpler time, when functional objects were crafted with care and attention to detail. George V. Vezolles, an American artist, captured the essence of this Shaker cabinet in this stunning work of art. His use of watercolor, graphite, and colored pencil on paperboard creates a rich, textured image that invites us to explore the details of the cabinet and imagine its place in a Shaker home. This artwork is part of the Index of American Design, a project initiated by the Federal Art Project of the Works Progress Administration in the 1930s and 1940s to document American decorative arts and crafts. It is now housed in the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C., where it continues to inspire and educate visitors about the history and beauty of American design.
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