Pa. German Chest

c. 1940

David Dorfman

Associated Names
David Dorfman

Artist, American, c. 1898 - 1959

This is a painting of a carved wooden chest. The image depicts an intricately designed wooden chest with ornate carvings. The front panel of the chest features three sections, each bordered by carved details. The central panel displays a circular floral motif with possibly initials and a date. The side panels of the chest include floral and leaf patterns. The chest rests on four legs, and the finish is a dark wood tone. This painting is in the style of Dutch still-life painting.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, and pen and ink on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 35.6 x 45.8 cm (14 x 18 1/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.3603

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: DAVID DORFMAN

Wikidata ID

Q64540800

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