Chest

1935/1942

Columbus Simpson

Associated Names
Columbus Simpson

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image displays a wooden chest on four short legs with a decorative locking mechanism on the front panel. The chest has rich brown wood tones, presenting a mix of darker and lighter shades to emphasize the wooden texture. It is positioned centrally in the image, viewed at an angle to show the front and right side.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, colored pencil, and graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 22.9 x 28 cm (9 x 11 in.)
    Original IAD Object: Approx. 23 1/2"high; 4'3"long; 22 1/2"deep

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.4656


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: Columbus Simpson

Wikidata ID

Q64540307

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