Sewing Box

c. 1937

Columbus Simpson

Associated Names
Columbus Simpson

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows a three-tiered wooden chest of drawers with golden accents. Each tier is smaller than the one below it. The drawers have round black knobs. A blue vase or ornament is placed on the top tier. The colors in the image are rich brown, gold, black, and a touch of blue. The chest is centrally positioned, with each tier aligned above the one below it.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 28 x 23 cm (11 x 9 1/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 6 1/2" high; 6" wide; 6" deep

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.13510

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: Columbus Simpson

Wikidata ID

Q64540328

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