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c. 1938

Joseph L. Boyd

Associated Names

Joseph L. Boyd

Artist, American, c. 1907 - unknown

The image shows a large, ornate wooden chest with metal studs and an intricate design, resting on four legs. The chest is dark brown with metallic accents. It is positioned centrally in the image, angled to display the front and right sides. The background is off-white.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor, gouache, and pen and ink on paper
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 45 x 35.1 cm (17 11/16 x 13 13/16 in.)
Original IAD Object: 23 1/2" high; 24 1/2" wide
Accession Number

1943.8.13421

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower left in black ink: J.L. Boyd

Wikidata ID

Q64591261

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