Kas (wardrobe), c. 1740
Roelof D. Demarestexpand_more
Sweet gum with painted decorationexpand_more
The Putnam Dana McMillan Fundexpand_more 81.3
On View in Gallery 331expand_more
Derived from the Dutch kast, a kas describes a large upright cupboard or wardrobe with panelled facades, heavy overhanging cornices and large bun feet. These features are derived from Dutch 17th century prototypes, and in this country they are found exclusively on pieces made in the Hudson River Valley by descendants of settlers from Holland.
This kas was made for the Isaac Perry House in Pearl River, New York and retains its original painted graining which imitates burled walnut, heightened by gilt and ebonized moldings. An almost identical kas, inscribed by Roelof Demarest, was found in the same house.
Details
- Title
- Kas (wardrobe)
- Artist Life
- 1769 - 1845
- Role
- Maker
- Accession Number
- 81.3
- Curator Approved
This record has been reviewed by our curatorial staff but may be incomplete. These records are frequently revised and enhanced. If you notice a mistake or have additional information about this object, please email collectionsdata@artsmia.org.
Does something look wrong with this image? Let us know
Zoom in on the left to the detail you'd like to save. Click 'Save detail' and wait until the image updates. Right click the image to 'save image as' or copy link, or click the image to open in a new tab.