Chest-On-Chest

c. 1938

Arthur Johnson

Associated Names
Arthur Johnson

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image displays a tall, wooden chest of drawers with multiple layers and a decorative design at the top. The wood is a rich, reddish-brown color, and the drawer handles are a dull gold or brass color. Positioned centrally in the image, the chest stands out against a plain, light-colored background. The chest features intricately carved finials and detailing along the upper structure, with each drawer aligned neatly beneath.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

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

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 36.5 x 30 cm (14 3/8 x 11 13/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: none given

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.4669

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower left in watercolor: ARTHUR JOHNSON / A. JOHNSON

Wikidata ID

Q64536630

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