Pa. German Chest

c. 1940

Carl Strehlau

Associated Names
Carl Strehlau

Artist, American, active c. 1935

This is a painting of a decorative wooden chest. The chest is adorned with intricate patterns and designs. It is a rectangular piece featuring three prominent decorative segments on the front, each enclosed by arch-shaped borders. Within these segments are stylized floral motifs painted in warm tones of orange and red, set against a teal background. The center portion includes an inscription or decorative text. The chest stands on sturdy legs and also has decorative elements on its sides.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 34.3 x 50.8 cm (13 1/2 x 20 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 22" high; 50" long; 22 3/4" deep

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.3608

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1970

  • Hornung, Clarence P., Treasury of American Design, New York: 1970, p. 705, no. 2583.

Inscriptions

lower right in watercolor: carl strehlau

Wikidata ID

Q64538003

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