America XVII-XIX From the Collection of Daniel C. Beard
Michigan: 1889. Ink drawing on paper. Sheet measures 7 5/8" x 8 3/4". This original ink sketch by Harry Beard depicts a set of furniture in the collection of his brother, Daniel C. Beard. Beard has drawn a table, chair and chest-desk made around the turn of the 19th century. He notes on the drawing that the chest-desk was made of "aromatic wood" on Long Island. This original drawing is in very condition with some wear to the paper. William..... More