Desk Box

c. 1940

Henry Granet

Associated Names
Henry Granet

Artist, American, 1909 - 2002

The sculpture depicts a rectangular wooden chest or coffer with a front panel intricately carved with repeating arched designs resembling fan shapes or sunbursts. The medium-brown wood showcases its natural grain and texture. The lid is flat and slightly extends beyond the sides of the box, with well-defined edges. The craftsmanship shows attention to detail, particularly in the intricate carved patterns.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, and pen and ink on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 37.1 x 57.4 cm (14 5/8 x 22 5/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.8097

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1970

  • Hornung, Clarence P., Treasury of American Design. New York, 1970: 272, pl. 931.

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: HENRY GRANET

Wikidata ID

Q64573781

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