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Pa. German Chest

Edgar L. Pearce

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts a large wooden chest embellished with decorative motifs including hearts and floral patterns. Two small sketches with similar designs are placed in the upper corners. The chest is on rounded feet and features painted panels on its front face with a green and brown color scheme, accented with red and blue hues on a circled floral design. The image shows the chest from a slight angle, displaying the front and right side to emphasize its dimensionality and decor.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1936
Medium
watercolor, graphite, and pen and ink on paper
Dimensions
4234 × 3309 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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