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Pa. German Dowry Chest

American 20th Century

National Gallery of Art

This is a painting of a wooden chest. The chest is decorated with intricate and colorful floral designs on its front and top surfaces. Each panel on the front has vertical borders and curved arches with blossoming trees or plants in red, orange, green, and blue hues. The top of the chest has a circular pattern at its center, surrounded by rectangular designs matching the front panels. The wood is dark, setting off the bright colors of the decorations. The chest rests on two wooden legs.

Artwork Details

Date
1935/1942
Medium
watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paper
Dimensions
4814 × 3287 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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