Chest

1936

John Dieterich

Associated Names
John Dieterich

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows a large wooden chest with decorative carvings and red painted panels on the front. The palette consists of various shades of brown and earthy red tones. Positioned centrally on the page, the chest has ornate carvings along the front edges and panels adorned with intricate patterns. The sides of the chest appear plain, providing contrast to the detailed front.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, colored pencil, pen and ink, and some heightening on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 22.7 x 29.7 cm (8 15/16 x 11 11/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 2'9"high; 3'10 3/4"wide; 20"deep

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.4606

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower left in black ink: JOHN DIETERICH

Wikidata ID

Q64582381

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