Guilford Painted Chest

c. 1936

Martin Partyka

Associated Names
Martin Partyka

Artist, American, active c. 1935

This is a painting of a decorative chest of drawers. The chest is intricately decorated with colorful floral and vine motifs on the front and side panels. It is shown at a slight angle, displaying two smaller drawers on top and four larger drawers below. The design is traditional and decorative, with reds, greens, and whites against a dark background. The style is reminiscent of folk art, emphasizing ornamental aesthetics.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, colored pencil, gouache, and graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 28 x 29.1 cm (11 x 11 7/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 42"long; 43"high; 19"wide

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.4675

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1970

  • Hornung, Clarence P., Treasury of American Design. New York, 1970: 267, pl. 919.

Wikidata ID

Q64596757

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