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Chest of Drawers

1938

Arsen Maralian and Frank Wenger

Associated Names

Arsen Maralian

Artist, American, born Turkey, 1884 - 1948

Frank Wenger

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows a wooden chest of drawers with four drawers, brass handles, and escutcheons. The color palette consists of rich reddish-brown wood and golden brass details. The chest is positioned slightly left of center in the frame, with the front facing the viewer, showcasing the handles and legs.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor, colored pencil, and graphite on paperboard
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 34.6 x 44.8 cm (13 5/8 x 17 5/8 in.)
Original IAD Object: none given
Accession Number

1943.8.5919

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: A. MARALIAN + F. Wenger

Wikidata ID

Q64536483

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