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Highboy

c. 1937

Martin Partyka

Associated Names

Martin Partyka

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows a wooden chest of drawers with ornate legs and intricate floral designs on the drawer fronts. The color palette consists mainly of warm, natural wood tones with touches of subtle green and gold embellishments. Positioned centrally, the chest of drawers stands out against a plain background with no other objects in view.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor, colored pencil, gouache, and graphite on paperboard
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 35.6 x 27.8 cm (14 x 10 15/16 in.)
Original IAD Object: none given
Accession Number

1943.8.5218

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

upper left verso in black ink: Martin Partyka

Wikidata ID

Q64607284

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