Small Chest

c. 1936

E. Boyd

Associated Names
E. Boyd

Artist, American, 1903 - 1974

This painting features a musician playing an instrument. The figure is dressed in a red coat and black hat, surrounded by abstract floral elements against a blue background. The musician holds a stringed instrument. Above them is a round, dark shape with a keyhole pattern, with decorative patterns framing the scene. The style is reminiscent of Henri Rousseau, known for his naive artistic style and dreamlike compositions.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, colored pencil, graphite, and heightening on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 26.7 x 37.1 cm (10 1/2 x 14 5/8 in.)
    Original IAD Object: As drawn

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.7526

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower left: E.Boyd.

Wikidata ID

Q64556113

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