Chest

1935/1942

Thomas Watts

Associated Names
Thomas Watts

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows a decorative box with a hinged lid and floral designs on its front side. The box is primarily dark in color, with red flowers, green leaves, yellow swirls, and a gold handle on the lid. The box is angled slightly to the right, revealing the lock and keyhole on its front, and additional floral motifs on its sides.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 35.6 x 45.6 cm (14 x 17 15/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 7" high; 9 5/8" wide; 6 1/4" deep

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.15320

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: Thomas Watts

Wikidata ID

Q64633317

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