The image shows a decorative chest with ornate patterns and a lock on its front side. The color palette includes dark blues, earthy tones, and subtle touches of pink, yellow, and gold. The chest is positioned centrally in the image, showcasing its front and top surfaces. The background is a plain, light color.
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The image shows a decorative chest with ornate patterns and a lock on its front side. The color palette includes dark blues, earthy tones, and subtle touches of pink, yellow, and gold. The chest is positioned centrally in the image, showcasing its front and top surfaces. The background is a plain, light color.

National Gallery of Art · Index of American Design

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Frank Fumagalli

Date
c. 1939
Medium
watercolor, gouache, graphite on paperboard
Dimensions
overall: 22.6 x 29 cm (8 7/8 x 11 7/16 in.) Original IAD Object: 4 1/2" long; 3 1/16" wide
Classification
Index of American Design · Drawing
Accession number
1943.8.8833
Credit line
Index of American Design
Time span
1926 to 1950
Department
CG-W

Subjects and terms

  • American
Inscription

lower right in watercolor: F. Fumagalli

NGA object ID 21030. 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.