Japanned Coal Scuttle

1935/1942

Robert Stewart

Associated Names
Robert Stewart

Artist, American, active c. 1935

This is a painting of a stylized decorative design and an antique cabinet sketch. The painting features a central shield-like shape on a dark background filled with intricate floral motifs, including leaves and a prominent flower, arranged in a symmetrical style. Below this design, a section of the painting includes a continuation of the floral motif with additional decorative elements like a hanging ornamental piece with tassels. At the top left, there is a sketched illustration of an antique cabinet with a detailed design. The color palette primarily includes muted tones with some red and beige highlights.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 50.9 x 38 cm (20 1/16 x 14 15/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 23 3/4" high; 13" wide; 16" deep

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.15170


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in watercolor: R. Stewart

Wikidata ID

Q64629179

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