Chest

c. 1938

Margery Parish

Associated Names
Margery Parish

Artist, American, active c. 1935

This is a painting of an ornately decorated wooden box. The artwork depicts a wooden box or panel with an intricate design. The central scene features two figures in silhouette—a person and an animal—set against a brown background. The human figure is shown walking or running towards the right, accompanied by a smaller animal, possibly a dog, positioned below. The animal, resembling a bull or a similar large creature, faces the person. Surrounding this central scene are vibrant, geometric floral patterns in red, blue, and orange hues. This artwork is in the style of folk art, with a simple yet vivid use of color and recurring motifs.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, gouache, colored pencil, and graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 27.9 x 36.9 cm (11 x 14 1/2 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 12 1/2"x24 1/2"

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.7532


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right: M. PARISH

Wikidata ID

Q64595081

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