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Bureau Box

c. 1940

Carl Buergerniss

Associated Names

Carl Buergerniss

Artist, American, 1877 - 1956

The image shows a rectangular red box with a textured surface, gold embellishments around its edges, and a decorative ring handle on the top center. The color scheme is red with gold accents. The box is centered on a plain background, displaying its front and top surfaces with ornate details that suggest craftsmanship.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor and graphite on paperboard
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 36 x 44.4 cm (14 3/16 x 17 1/2 in.)
Original IAD Object: 4 1/2" high; 10 1/2" long; 5 1/2" wide
Accession Number

1943.8.8844

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64537899

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