Jewel Cabinet

c. 1939

Charles Henning

Associated Names
Charles Henning

Artist, American, active c. 1935

This is a painting of a decorative wooden chest. The chest has intricate designs, such as painted figures, trees, and animals, creating a narrative scene on its front side, and floral motifs on its sides. The craftsmanship suggests it is an ornate object, potentially used for storage or as an ornamental piece. The painting focuses on the texture and details of the wood and decoration with precision, in a traditional arts and crafts or folk art style, emphasizing fine detail and storytelling through imagery on functional furniture.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, colored pencil, and graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 45.4 × 55 cm (17 7/8 × 21 5/8 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 16 1/4"high; 18 3/8"wide; 10 3/4"deep.

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.4682

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: C. Henning

Wikidata ID

Q64538655

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