Pa. German Chest

c. 1938

Betty Jean Davis

Associated Names
Betty Jean Davis

Artist, American, active c. 1935

This is a painting of a decorative wooden chest. The image depicts a chest with an intricate design painted across its surface. The chest is predominantly dark green, adorned with a symmetrical floral motif featuring red petals and stems. The front features vertical black wooden staves as part of the design, while the base includes two rectangular drawers, each with a small handle. The corners and edges are accented with a darker tone.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 33.1 x 47.3 cm (13 1/16 x 18 5/8 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 30 1/2" high; 51" long; 21 1/2" deep

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.3600

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower left in watercolor: BETTY JEAN DAVIS

Wikidata ID

Q64537535

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