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Wooden Chest

Eugene C. Miller

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a large wooden chest with its lid open. The chest is mostly brown with visible wood grain, and the interior of the lid is painted turquoise. The lid features an inscription that reads "Jacob Detrik, 1851." The color palette consists of brown, turquoise, and black. The chest is slightly tilted, with the lid open, allowing a view of the inside. It is positioned centrally against a light background.

Artwork Details

Date
1938
Medium
watercolor, colored pencil, and graphite on paperboard
Dimensions
3518 × 4221 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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