Chest of Drawers (Commode)

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Chest of Drawers (Commode)

Jean Henri Riesener (born Cologne [now Germany], active France, 1734–1806)LinkedCulture matchlcp-93e51ed8b1b5

Date
1770–80
Medium
Oak, mahogany, kingwood, purple heart, and other woods, gilded bronze, and marble
Culture
France
Department
Applied Arts of Europe
Institution
Art Institute of Chicago
Object ID
109412

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This commode features ornate inlaid-wood floral designs and crisp gilded-bronze mounts. These adornments are the work of celebrated cabinetmaker Jean-Henri Riesener, who was appointed ébéniste ordinaire du roi (cabinetmaker to the king) under Louis XVI. Riesener’s inlaid veneers include many types of wood, which he often enhanced with stains to create the impression of realistically painted flowers. These colors have faded over time, but the intricate inlaid composition remains.

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Major Acquisitions Fund and Wirt D. Walker Endowment

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AAT300037336

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