Chair and Dresser

About this work

This image is a sketch of a dresser and chair. The dresser has four drawers, each with a circular knob. The chair is positioned to the left of the dresser, with its back against the dresser. The sketch is done in pencil and has a simple, rough quality to it. The sketch is quite detailed, with the artist paying close attention to the shapes and lines of the furniture. The dresser and chair are rendered in a straightforward, realistic style, with no attempt to embellish or idealize them. The simplicity and directness of the sketch make it feel very intimate and personal, like a private moment captured on paper. If you're interested in learning more about this style of art, you might want to look up the movement of Realism.