Dower Chest

Carl Strehlau

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a wooden chest. The chest has intricate details, a rectangular shape, small round feet, and decorative panels with floral motifs painted in subdued colors. Two panels have the names "Christina" and "Ernstin" with stylized birds and flowers, while the central panel has more floral and symmetrical motifs. The chest's frame is a rich brown hue and combines vertical, patterned strips with the decorative floral artwork.