Chest

1935/1942

Ethelbert Brown

Associated Names
Ethelbert Brown

Artist, American, c. 1870 - 1941

The image shows a large decorative chest with floral motifs and text that says "JACOB JUQIÆ ANNO 1781" on the top panel. The chest is deep green with accents of earthy tones like browns, pinks, and creams. It is angled to show both the front and side panels, with floral designs on the front and a mirrored pattern on the side.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 34.4 x 49.3 cm (13 9/16 x 19 7/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 23 1/2" high; 51" long; 24" wide

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.17248

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1970

  • Hornung, Clarence P., Treasury of American Design, New York: 1970, p. 711, no. 2601.

Inscriptions

lower right in watercolor: Ethelbert Brown

Wikidata ID

Q64560020

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