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Wooden Chest

c. 1939

James Dwyer

Associated Names

James Dwyer

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image displays a large wooden trunk with dark metal hinges and a lock on the front. The trunk is primarily a light brown wood color with dark accents from the metal components. It is positioned off-center and angled slightly, showing the front and the right side. A subtle shadow underneath the trunk indicates it is on a flat surface.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor and colored pencil on paperboard
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 27.9 x 35.8 cm (11 x 14 1/8 in.)
Original IAD Object: 38 x 20 x 20 inches
Accession Number

1943.8.4650

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower left in watercolor: DWYER

Wikidata ID

Q64580332

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