Pennsylvania German Chest

1935/1942

Betty Jean Davis

Associated Names
Betty Jean Davis

Artist, American, active c. 1935

This is a painting of a decorated wooden chest. The chest is adorned with vibrant, symmetrical floral and geometric patterns in red, blue, yellow, and green colors. The two large panels on the front feature stylized flowers set against a yellow background framed by red, arched decorations. Below these panels is a floral motif consisting of smaller circular decorations. The text "David hennie bonnafass 1786" is inscribed within an oval cartouche on the front panel. Decorative, painted columns flank the floral designs.

Media Options

This object’s media is free and in the public domain. Read our full Open Access policy for images.
Not on view See artworks now on view

Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 31.6 x 45.7 cm (12 7/16 x 18 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 26 1/2" high; 40" long; 22 1/2" deep

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.17161

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1970

  • Hornung, Clarence P., Treasury of American Design, New York: 1970, p. 710, no. 2600.

Inscriptions

lower right in watercolor: BETTY JEAN DAVIS

Wikidata ID

Q64537548

You may be interested in

Loading Results