Pa. German Chest

c. 1940

Samuel Philpot

Associated Names
Samuel Philpot

Artist, American, active c. 1935

This is a painting of an ornately decorated chest. The artwork depicts a rectangular chest adorned with intricate patterns and a harmonious color palette. The chest features a predominantly brown surface, accentuated with ornate floral and geometric designs in shades of blue, green, and gold. There are detailed decorative elements bordering the edges and panels. The lid and the sides of the chest are embellished with symmetrical motifs. The overall appearance is reflective of a high level of artistry and attention to detail.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, and colored pencil on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 38.3 x 50.9 cm (15 1/16 x 20 1/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 16" high; 18" wide; 34 1/4" long

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.3605

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1970

  • Hornung, Clarence P., Treasury of American Design. New York, 1970: 273, pl. 936.

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: S.H. Philpot

Wikidata ID

Q64630396

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