Pa. German Chest

c. 1938

Betty Jean Davis

Associated Names
Betty Jean Davis

Artist, American, active c. 1935

This is a painting of an ornately decorated chest. The image depicts a wooden chest adorned with elaborate and colorful designs. The body of the chest features panels with stylized floral motifs. The central panel displays the name "Heinrich Schmid" along with the date "1792." The chest is predominantly in shades of red, green, and gold, with intricate detailing on the floral designs.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 29.8 x 47.7 cm (11 3/4 x 18 3/4 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 27" high; 48" long; 24" deep

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.3601

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower left in watercolor: BETTY / JEAN / DAVIS

Wikidata ID

Q64537536

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