Cowhide Trunk

c. 1941

Robert W.R. Taylor

Associated Names
Robert W.R. Taylor

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows a large, ornately decorated chest with a lid, positioned slightly angled to the left. The chest features intricate geometric patterns with raised designs on its surface. The color palette consists mainly of earthy tones such as browns and beiges. The chest occupies the center of the image, with plenty of neutral, light space surrounding it.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, and colored pencil on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 26.8 x 35.6 cm (10 9/16 x 14 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 24" high; 36" wide; 60" long

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.14587

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in watercolor: R.W.R. Taylor -

Wikidata ID

Q64629231

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