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Bible Box

c. 1936

Bernard Gussow

Associated Names

Bernard Gussow

Artist, American, born Russia, 1881 - 1957

The image shows a large wooden chest with decorative carvings on its front panel. The color palette consists mainly of warm wood tones with shadows enhancing its three-dimensional appearance. The chest is positioned centrally, and is seen from an angle that showcases its front and right side. The background is a neutral off-white color that contrasts with the darker wood of the chest.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor and graphite on paperboard
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 22.8 x 29.2 cm (9 x 11 1/2 in.)
Accession Number

1943.8.8876

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64537294

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