Pa. German Chest

c. 1936

Edgar L. Pearce

Associated Names
Edgar L. Pearce

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image depicts a large wooden chest embellished with decorative motifs including hearts and floral patterns. Two small sketches with similar designs are placed in the upper corners. The chest is on rounded feet and features painted panels on its front face with a green and brown color scheme, accented with red and blue hues on a circled floral design. The image shows the chest from a slight angle, displaying the front and right side to emphasize its dimensionality and decor.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, and pen and ink on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 23 x 28.8 cm (9 1/16 x 11 5/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 49" long; 30 3/8" high; 24 3/4" deep

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.3597

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: E.L. Pearce

Wikidata ID

Q64556413

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