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Carved Box

c. 1939

Charles Garjian

Associated Names

Charles Garjian

Artist, American, c. 1900 - unknown

The image shows a rectangular box with intricate carvings. The color scheme includes browns and dark greens. The box is centered and angled slightly to the right, displaying the top and two sides with geometric patterns and carvings.

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Artwork overview

Medium

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

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 27.9 x 35.7 cm (11 x 14 1/16 in.)
Original IAD Object: 8 1/4" long; 3 3/8" wide; 2 7/8" high
Accession Number

1943.8.8074

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: Charles Garjian

Wikidata ID

Q64538579

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