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The image shows a wooden chest with a slanted top covered in green embroidered tapestry featuring a floral pattern with red flowers and leafy vines. The chest is positioned at the center of the canvas, slightly angled with the left side closer to the viewer. The color palette includes rich browns, vibrant greens, and reds against a light beige background. The chest is signed "Edward Taylor" near the bottom right.
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The image shows a wooden chest with a slanted top covered in green embroidered tapestry featuring a floral pattern with red flowers and leafy vines. The chest is positioned at the center of the canvas, slightly angled with the left side closer to the viewer. The color palette includes rich browns, vibrant greens, and reds against a light beige background. The chest is signed "Edward Taylor" near the bottom right.

National Gallery of Art · Index of American Design

Bootjack with Needlepoint Top

Richard Taylor

Date
c. 1940
Medium
watercolor, graphite, and pen and ink on paperboard
Dimensions
overall: 35 x 40 cm (13 3/4 x 15 3/4 in.) Original IAD Object: 16" high; 10 1/2" deep; inside dimensions: 17" high; 6" deep; 8 3/4" wide
Classification
Index of American Design · Drawing
Accession number
1943.8.2027
Credit line
Index of American Design
Time span
1926 to 1950
Department
CG-W
Original NGA record Wikidata

Subjects and terms

  • American
  • Federal
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lower right in watercolor: Richard Taylor

NGA object ID 14236. Collection metadata is reproduced under CC0. This work is included because its NGA published-image record is marked open access; visitors should recheck the source record before substantial reuse.