Dower Chest

1935/1942

American 20th Century

Associated Names
American 20th Century

Artist

The image shows a large wooden chest with ornate floral and geometric patterns. The central heart-shaped element on the front panel contains the name "Maria Foshlem" and the year "1788." The color palette includes teal, red, black, and cream tones. The chest displays symmetrical floral motifs flanking the heart shape on the front panel and additional floral decorations on other parts of the chest.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 29.6 x 41.5 cm (11 5/8 x 16 5/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.15346

Artwork history & notes

Exhibition History

2002

  • Drawing on America's Past: Folk Art, Modernism, and the Index of American Design, National Gallery of Art, Washington, 2002-2003, no. 34, as Maria Stohlern Dower Chest by Charles Henning.

Bibliography

2002

  • Drawing on America's Past: Folk Art, Modernism, and the Index of American Design. Exh. cat. National Gallery of Art, Washington, 2002-2003: no. 34.

Wikidata ID

Q64535187

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