Miniature Chest

1939

Carl Buergerniss

Associated Names
Carl Buergerniss

Artist, American, 1877 - 1956

The image shows a rectangular chest with a domed top made of materials such as wood, leather, and metal. The color palette is mostly earthy tones, including shades of brown and beige, with metallic accents on the rivets and lock. The chest has a handle on the lid and a lock on the front, with leather straps secured by round metal rivets. The left side of the chest has hints of red under the leather panels.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 36.2 x 44.5 cm (14 1/4 x 17 1/2 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 7" high; 10 1/2" long; 7" wide

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.15892

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: Carl Buergerniss.

Wikidata ID

Q64537928

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