Deerskin Covered Chest

c. 1942

Samuel Faigin

Associated Names
Samuel Faigin

Artist, American, 1913 - 1967

A large wooden chest with an aged leather covering and metal rivet details is shown in the image. The color palette consists of earthy tones, including weathered browns and oranges from the leather, with dark iron accents from the metalwork. Positioned centrally, the chest is slightly turned to the right, revealing a handle on its right side and a lock on its front. An additional line drawing of the chest is located at the bottom left corner of the image.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, and pen and ink on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 28 x 35.7 cm (11 x 14 1/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 18 1/4" long; 9" wide; 8 3/4" high

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.16735

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1950

  • Christensen, Erwin O., The Index of American Design, New York: 1950, p. 31, no. 59.

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: SAMUEL FAIGIN

Wikidata ID

Q64630300

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