Hadley Chest

c. 1936

Lawrence Foster

Associated Names
Lawrence Foster

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image is a painting of a wooden chest of drawers with intricate carvings and painted designs of floral and geometric patterns. The woodwork includes panels and drawers with detailed motifs. The chest features the name "MARY PEASE" on the drawer panels and the sides are decorated with additional panel designs in a cohesive ornamental theme. The style is reminiscent of Ammi Phillips.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, colored pencil, and pen and ink on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 27.7 x 22.1 cm (10 7/8 x 8 11/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 41 1/2"high; 44 7/8"wide; 20 1/2"deep

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.4615

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64592767

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