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This is a drawing of a rectangular wooden box with a lid. The front panel of the box features an intricately carved design with flowing patterns. Details such as hinges and a keyhole are visible. The wood grain is depicted with attention to detail, lending texture and depth. The outer frame of the drawing suggests a formal presentation.
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This is a drawing of a rectangular wooden box with a lid. The front panel of the box features an intricately carved design with flowing patterns. Details such as hinges and a keyhole are visible. The wood grain is depicted with attention to detail, lending texture and depth. The outer frame of the drawing suggests a formal presentation.

National Gallery of Art · Index of American Design

Bible Box

Bernard Gussow

Date
c. 1936
Medium
watercolor and graphite on paperboard
Dimensions
overall: 23 x 29.7 cm (9 1/16 x 11 11/16 in.)
Classification
Index of American Design · Drawing
Accession number
1943.8.8874
Credit line
Index of American Design
Time span
1926 to 1950
Department
CG-W
Original NGA record Wikidata

Subjects and terms

  • Massachusetts
  • American
  • Colonial

NGA object ID 21071. 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.