Hanging Cabinet
furniture maker
Unknown
Date19th century
Place MadeNorway, Europe
MediumCarved and painted oak
Dimensions40.3 x 21.9 x 8.1 cm (15 7/8 x 8 5/8 x 3 3/16 in.)
ClassificationsFurniture
Credit LineIsabella Stewart Gardner Museum, Boston
Accession numberF11n16.a-b
eMuseum ID727780
EmbARK ObjectID11594
Other NumberTEMP 224
TMS Source ID785
Last Updated8/14/24
Status
Not on viewWeb CommentaryThe fine carving and multicolored floral motifs on this wooden box are hallmarks of a style of Norwegian folk painting called Rosemaling. This technique first developed in the 18th century as a method of decorating the interiors of wooden churches, and was later used to embellish household objects of all kinds.
Isabella probably purchased this cabinet on her trip to Norway in the summer of 1867. She was intrigued by Scandinavian folk culture, and had a series of photographs taken of herself in traditional Norwegian dress during her visit.
Isabella probably purchased this cabinet on her trip to Norway in the summer of 1867. She was intrigued by Scandinavian folk culture, and had a series of photographs taken of herself in traditional Norwegian dress during her visit.
MarksNotesPainted (on cover of cabinet): G K H
ProvenanceNotesPossibly purchased by Isabella Stewart Gardner on her trip to Norway, 23 June - 17 August 1867.
