Pa. German Box

c. 1941

William L. Antrim

Associated Names
William L. Antrim

Artist, American, 1865 - 1941

This is a painting of a carved wooden box. The painting depicts an ornate wooden box with intricate carvings on its surface. The top of the box is adorned with detailed leaf and floral motifs. The sides of the box prominently feature a series of carvings that include bird figures and floral patterns. The box has a lid that fits seamlessly with the rest of its structure, and it stands on a decorative base with curved cutouts. The painting captures the fine details and natural wood tones of the box. This is in the style of academic realism.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, and pen and ink on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 38.1 x 38.8 cm (15 x 15 1/4 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 9" wide; 5 1/2" high; 6" deep

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.3755

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1970

  • Hornung, Clarence P., Treasury of American Design, New York: 1970, p. 714, no. 2611.

Inscriptions

lower right in watercolor: W.L. Antrim

Wikidata ID

Q64638236

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