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This is a drawing of a wooden chest with ornate details. The central focus of the image is a rectangular chest with two drawers and a smooth surface showing wood grain patterns. The main chest is flanked by several detailed sketches of design elements and construction details, such as keyhole designs, a profile of the chest corner, and ornamentation with an oval inset handle. The drawing style indicates careful attention to the craftsmanship and design detail, offering a comprehensive overview of the chest's aesthetic and functional components.
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This is a drawing of a wooden chest with ornate details. The central focus of the image is a rectangular chest with two drawers and a smooth surface showing wood grain patterns. The main chest is flanked by several detailed sketches of design elements and construction details, such as keyhole designs, a profile of the chest corner, and ornamentation with an oval inset handle. The drawing style indicates careful attention to the craftsmanship and design detail, offering a comprehensive overview of the chest's aesthetic and functional components.

National Gallery of Art · Index of American Design

Blanket Chest

Sarah F. Williams

Date
c. 1938
Medium
watercolor, colored pencil, pen and ink, and graphite on paper
Dimensions
overall: 27.3 x 38 cm (10 3/4 x 14 15/16 in.) Original IAD Object: Base 4'2 3/4"long; 23 3/16"wide; 2'6 5/8"high overall
Classification
Index of American Design · Drawing
Accession number
1943.8.4663
Credit line
Index of American Design
Time span
1926 to 1950
Department
CG-W
Original NGA record Wikidata

Subjects and terms

  • Tennessee
  • American
  • plant
  • Oak leaf

NGA object ID 16865. 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.