Blanket Chest

c. 1936

Lawrence Flynn

Associated Names
Lawrence Flynn

Artist, American, 1900 - 1973

This is a drawing of an ornately carved wooden chest. The chest is rectangular with intricate carvings on its front and side panels. The carvings consist of symmetrical swirling patterns and geometric shapes. The chest is elevated on short legs. The carvings include three vertical panels on the front, each adorned with elaborate swirling motifs that resemble intricate foliage or scrollwork. The bottom edge is bordered with a geometric pattern. The artist's signature is visible in the lower right corner of the image.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, colored pencil, graphite and some heightening on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 27.9 x 36 cm (11 x 14 3/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 17 1/2"high; 20"wide; 50"long

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.4599

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in black ink: Lawrence / Flynn

Wikidata ID

Q64592716

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