Pa. German Dower Chest

c. 1936

Francis Borelli

Associated Names
Francis Borelli

Artist, American, 1903 - 1961

The image displays a wooden chest with decorative painted panels and two drawers at the bottom, adorned with ornate handles. The color palette includes earthy browns, greens, and muted yellows with hints of red and blue in the floral decorations on the panels. The chest is centered, with its front facing slightly angled to the left, showing clear views of the side and top surfaces. The name "FRANCIS BOELLI" is visible in the lower right corner.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 23 x 29.2 cm (9 1/16 x 11 1/2 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 27 1/2" high; 49" wide; 23" in diameter

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.3596

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in black ink: FRANCIS BORELLI

Wikidata ID

Q64562458

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