Chest

c. 1938

John Dana

Associated Names
John Dana

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image features a wooden chest of drawers with ornate carvings. The chest is brown with intricate patterns, giving it a textured and detailed look. It is viewed slightly from the side, revealing both the front and a portion of the left side. The top surface appears flat and robust, adding to the sturdy presence of the furniture piece in a neutral-toned setting.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, colored pencil, pen and ink, and graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 42 x 55.5 cm (16 9/16 x 21 7/8 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 47 3/4"long; 22"wide; 39 1/4"high

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.4584

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: JOHN DANA

Wikidata ID

Q64582217

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