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Painted Chest

D.P. Jones

National Gallery of Art

This is a painting of a stylized, decorative scene featuring a boat rowed by figures and surrounded by floral motifs. The painting depicts a central vessel carrying figures engaged in rowing atop waves. On either side of the boat, figures are on horseback. The upper central portion of the image contains a celestial symbol within a circular design. The borders are adorned with floral patterns in red, green, and gold hues. The style is reminiscent of folk or decorative art traditions, with emphasis on pattern symmetry and rhythmic repetition.

Artwork Details

Date
1935/1942
Medium
gouache and graphite on paperboard
Dimensions
5225 × 3049 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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