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Miniature Chest

Carl Buergerniss

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a rectangular chest with a domed top made of materials such as wood, leather, and metal. The color palette is mostly earthy tones, including shades of brown and beige, with metallic accents on the rivets and lock. The chest has a handle on the lid and a lock on the front, with leather straps secured by round metal rivets. The left side of the chest has hints of red under the leather panels.

Artwork Details

Date
1939
Medium
watercolor and graphite on paper
Dimensions
4361 × 3461 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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