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Painted Chest of Drawers

Martin Partyka

National Gallery of Art

This is a painting of an ornately decorated wooden chest of drawers. The painting features a wooden piece of furniture adorned with intricate floral and abstract designs covering the front and side panels. The decoration on the chest is in a dark color palette with earth tones, including floral motifs and geometric patterns. The chest is symmetrically shaped with two smaller drawers at the top and three larger drawers below. The side panel showcases a vertical pattern with stylized flowers. The painting exhibits attention to detail indicative of craftsmanship and is reminiscent of Dutch still life and object paintings.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1938
Medium
watercolor, colored pencil, gouache, and graphite on paperboard
Dimensions
4301 × 3410 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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