Painted Chest

c. 1936

E. Boyd

Associated Names
E. Boyd

Artist, American, 1903 - 1974

This is a painting of a decorative scene with abstracted human figures, a horse, and floral motifs. The composition features three stylized human figures, with one figure mounted on a black horse on the left side, and two standing figures on the right. The figures appear to be dressed in colorful attire. Below and above the figures are decorative bands with floral motifs, including large stylized flowers and swirling leaves. The background is a warm, earthy tone.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, gouache, and graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 24.7 x 35.7 cm (9 3/4 x 14 1/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.8141

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1950

  • Christensen, Erwin O., The Index of American Design, New York: 1950, p. 37, no. 65.

Wikidata ID

Q64556116

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