Pa. German Chest

c. 1939

Carl Strehlau

Associated Names
Carl Strehlau

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows a large, ornately decorated wooden chest with a flat top and a slightly raised base. The chest has a prominent blue color, with intricate designs painted in lighter shades, red, and earthy tones. The decorative elements include symmetrical floral patterns and geometric shapes. The chest is positioned in the center, allowing both the front and side panels to be visible. The artistic signature, "Carl Bentdell," appears at the bottom right corner.

Media Options

This object’s media is free and in the public domain. Read our full Open Access policy for images.
Not on view See artworks now on view

Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 34.5 x 48.8 cm (13 9/16 x 19 3/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 26" high; 50" long; 22" wide

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.3619

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1970

  • Hornung, Clarence P., Treasury of American Design, New York: 1970, p. 705, no. 2585.

Inscriptions

lower right in watercolor: CARL STREHLAU

Wikidata ID

Q64538006

You may be interested in

Loading Results