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Painted Chest

Majel G. Claflin

National Gallery of Art

The image features a pattern with curved and flowing lines, geometric shapes, and floral motifs on a teal background. Bold bands enclose the design, framing a keyhole and metallic handle suggestive of a trunk or chest. The composition includes reds, greens, and white accents.

Artwork Details

Date
1935/1942
Medium
gouache, watercolor, and graphite on paperboard
Dimensions
5159 × 3114 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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