Sea Chest

1935/1942

Rolland Livingstone

Associated Names
Rolland Livingstone

Artist, American, active c. 1935

This is a painting of a decorative wooden box with maritime and patriotic symbols. It is adorned with imagery that includes an anchor, an eagle with a shield, and a profile of a sailor. The colors used are primarily blue, yellow, and brown. The front of the box is inscribed with the words "Jim McDivit – Gloucester." The artwork features a detailed depiction of texture and shadow, possibly reminiscent of 19th-century American folk art. The painting captures the craftsmanship and traditional motifs associated with maritime culture.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 36.2 x 45.7 cm (14 1/4 x 18 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.16642


Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1970

  • Hornung, Clarence P., Treasury of American Design, New York: 1970, p. 800, no. 2827.

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: R / Livingston

Wikidata ID

Q64629534

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