Jewel Box

1935/1942

Eleanor Gausser

Associated Names
Eleanor Gausser

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows a rectangular wooden box with decorative details. The box has intricate designs on its side, including a shield-like emblem surrounded by floral motifs, mostly in shades of brown and beige with touches of red and green. In the top view, the box displays a circular design in the center. The box is positioned at an angle, with its longer side facing slightly towards the right, and it is placed on a plain, light-colored surface.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, and pen and ink on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 28 x 35.5 cm (11 x 14 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.8848

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in watercolor: ELEANOR GAUSSER

Wikidata ID

Q64558230

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