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Pa. German Chest

c. 1936

Frances Lichten

Associated Names

Frances Lichten

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image displays a large rectangular wooden chest adorned with intricate floral motifs on its front panels. The colors consist of earthy tones, blue, green, brown, red, and orange within the floral designs. The chest is positioned at a slight angle, showcasing the three central decorated panels.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor and graphite on paperboard
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 36.9 x 51.4 cm (14 1/2 x 20 1/4 in.)
Accession Number

1943.8.3616

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1970

Hornung, Clarence P., Treasury of American Design, New York: 1970, p. 701, no. 2579.

Inscriptions

lower right in watercolor: FRANCES / LICHTEN

Wikidata ID

Q64562257

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