Chest

c. 1938

Arthur Johnson

Associated Names
Arthur Johnson

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows a wooden chest with detailed carvings and geometric designs. The color scheme includes brown tones with orange hues in the patterns on the front of the chest. The chest is placed centrally against a light-colored background, showcasing its intricate front and side panels clearly.

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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: 35.6 x 45.7 cm (14 x 18 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 30"high; 49 1/2"long; 20 1/2 wide, top. 18 3/8"depth of interior

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.4600

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: Arthur Johnson

Wikidata ID

Q64536626

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