Side View of Guilford Painted Chest

c. 1936

Martin Partyka

Associated Names
Martin Partyka

Artist, American, active c. 1935

This is a painting of a decorative cabinet. The cabinet is depicted against a plain, light-colored background, focusing on its front design. The cabinet is primarily black with a pattern on its door that features a floral motif. The central design on the door includes a tall, white and green flower with elongated leaves and a stem, accompanied by two red heart shapes. The flower and hearts are bordered by a white, swirling pattern that frames the floral motif.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, colored pencil, gouache, and pen and ink on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 28.9 x 24.3 cm (11 3/8 x 9 9/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 42"long; 43"high; 19"wide

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.4677

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64596759

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