Pa. German Chest

c. 1936

Elmer G. Anderson

Associated Names
Elmer G. Anderson

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows a large blue wooden chest with a decorative front panel featuring inscriptions and a central ornamental motif. The color palette consists of various shades of blue, with accents of gold and red on the engravings and trim. The chest features two drawers with brass handles along its lower section. Below the illustration, there is a schematic diagram detailing the architectural dimensions and proportions of the chest.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, and pen and ink on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 47.4 x 61.1 cm (18 11/16 x 24 1/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 48" wide; 26" high; 22 1/4" deep

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.3620

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: .ELMER.G.ANDERSON.

Wikidata ID

Q64559074

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