Cabinet
Bruce Talbert
(Scottish, 1838–1881)
about 1875
Medium/TechniqueWalnut, veneers of thuja, ash, boxwood, ebony, mahogany, satinwood, and walnut
DimensionsOverall: 185.1 x 121.9 x 44.5 cm (72 7/8 x 48 x 17.5 in.)
Credit LineFrank B. Bemis Fund and gift of John Lewis, Esq.
Accession number1988.346
On View
Not on viewClassificationsFurniture
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Talbert, a leading proponent of the Gothic Revival style, was one of many prominent designers influenced by Japanese ornament. In his maturity, Talbert produced work that became increasingly modern in appearance and less reliant on traditional Gothic principles and motifs. This display cabinet combines both Asian and medieval European stylistic elements, expressed in the sophisticated use of contrasting wood veneers.
ProvenanceBy 1988, with Fine Art Society, London; 1988, sold by the Fine Art Society and bought by the MFA through the Frank B. Bemis Fund and the gift of John Lewis. (Accession Date: September 28, 1988)
about 1780–85
1780–85
1790–1800
1790–1800
1790–1800
