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The image shows a large wooden chest with decorative carvings on its front panel. The color palette consists mainly of warm wood tones with shadows enhancing its three-dimensional appearance. The chest is positioned centrally, and is seen from an angle that showcases its front and right side. The background is a neutral off-white color that contrasts with the darker wood of the chest.
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The image shows a large wooden chest with decorative carvings on its front panel. The color palette consists mainly of warm wood tones with shadows enhancing its three-dimensional appearance. The chest is positioned centrally, and is seen from an angle that showcases its front and right side. The background is a neutral off-white color that contrasts with the darker wood of the chest.

National Gallery of Art · Index of American Design

Bible Box

Bernard Gussow

Date
c. 1936
Medium
watercolor and graphite on paperboard
Dimensions
overall: 22.8 x 29.2 cm (9 x 11 1/2 in.)
Classification
Index of American Design · Drawing
Accession number
1943.8.8876
Credit line
Index of American Design
Time span
1926 to 1950
Department
CG-W
Original NGA record Wikidata

Subjects and terms

  • American

NGA object ID 21073. 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.