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Cowhide Trunk

Robert W.R. Taylor

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a large, ornately decorated chest with a lid, positioned slightly angled to the left. The chest features intricate geometric patterns with raised designs on its surface. The color palette consists mainly of earthy tones such as browns and beiges. The chest occupies the center of the image, with plenty of neutral, light space surrounding it.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1941
Medium
watercolor, graphite, and colored pencil on paper
Dimensions
4446 × 3321 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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