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Trunk

c. 1936

Ferdinand Cartier

Associated Names

Ferdinand Cartier

Artist, 1892 - 1987

The image displays a large wooden trunk with metallic hinges and lock, showing the initials "P.M. Lte Bouatier" on its side. Above the trunk, there is an open wooden shelf holding a bright red bag. The color palette consists of warm tones of browns and reds. The trunk occupies the lower portion of the image, while the red bag on the open shelf is positioned toward the upper center-left.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paperboard
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 29.9 x 22.9 cm (11 3/4 x 9 in.)
Original IAD Object: 28" long; 18" high
Accession Number

1943.8.15900

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: F. Cartier

Wikidata ID

Q64561444

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