Small Carved Chest

c. 1939

Ralph Boyer

Associated Names
Ralph Boyer

Artist, American, 1880 - 1952

The image shows a rectangular wooden chest with ornate carvings on the front and sides, featuring swirling patterns in red and orange hues. The chest is mostly brown with hints of red and orange in the decorations. The background is a plain light, neutral color. The chest is centered in the image, slightly leaning to the right, with its top surface parallel to the eye level.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, colored pencil, graphite, and some heightening on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 22.7 x 27.7 cm (8 15/16 x 10 7/8 in.)
    Original IAD Object: none given

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.4628

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64619843

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