Bed

1935/1942

Bernard Gussow

Associated Names
Bernard Gussow

Artist, American, born Russia, 1881 - 1957

This is a painting of a four-poster bed with a decorative canopy. The image features a well-crafted wooden bed with four tall, intricately turned posts. There is an ornate canopy draped over the posts, consisting of light fabric. The fabric appears to be a translucent white with hints of delicate pattern detailing. The coverlet on the bed matches this decorative theme, with a fabric design that includes subtle hues of color and small floral or circular embellishments scattered across its surface. The painting's style suggests attention to detail and craftsmanship, reminiscent of classical designs. This is in the style of a traditional furniture illustration.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, colored pencil, gouache, and graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 29.8 x 23 cm (11 3/4 x 9 1/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: none given

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.3979


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right verso B. Gussow

Wikidata ID

Q64537274

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