Painted Chest of Drawers

c. 1938

Martin Partyka

Associated Names
Martin Partyka

Artist, American, active c. 1935

This is a painting of an ornately decorated wooden chest of drawers. The painting features a wooden piece of furniture adorned with intricate floral and abstract designs covering the front and side panels. The decoration on the chest is in a dark color palette with earth tones, including floral motifs and geometric patterns. The chest is symmetrically shaped with two smaller drawers at the top and three larger drawers below. The side panel showcases a vertical pattern with stylized flowers. The painting exhibits attention to detail indicative of craftsmanship and is reminiscent of Dutch still life and object paintings.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, colored pencil, gouache, and graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 27.9 x 35.3 cm (11 x 13 7/8 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 41 1/4"long; 38 3/4"high; 18"wide

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.4683


Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64596762

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