Portrait Case

1935/1942

Vincent Murphy

Associated Names
Vincent Murphy

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows two decorative objects on a plain background. The top object is a closed ornate box with intricate carvings featuring a relief of three figures on a boat, surrounded by a decorative border. The bottom object is an open case with an oval frame, bordered by an inner decorative band with yellow and pink hues. The color palette primarily consists of warm browns, yellows, and subtle pinks. Positioned in the upper part of the image, the ornate closed box is centered, while the open case occupies the lower half, with its lid open to the right.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, gouache on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 28.2 x 22.9 cm (11 1/8 x 9 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 3 7/8" high; 3 1/2" wide

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.9188


Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64633742

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