Chest

1942

D.P. Jones

Associated Names
D.P. Jones

Artist, American, 1889 - 1967

The image displays a series of curved and scalloped lines on a rectangular canvas. In an abstract representation, the central shape resembles a stylized flower with swirling, leaf-like extensions on either side. The use of muted earth tones and a symmetrical layout evokes an elegant, decorative wall frieze. At the top center, there's a circular, textured element.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 43.4 x 76 cm (17 1/16 x 29 15/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 17"x33"

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.7522

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

upper left verso: 2-20-42 / 3-3-42] 60 hrs / 17 x 33 / D. Paul Jones

Wikidata ID

Q64540659

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