Who created "Painted Wooden Chest"?

Painted Wooden Chest was created by Daniel Fletcher in c. 1938.

When was "Painted Wooden Chest" created?

This artwork was created c. 1938.

What medium is "Painted Wooden Chest"?

Painted Wooden Chest is watercolor, colored pencil, and graphite on paperboard.

Is "Painted Wooden Chest" in the public domain?

Yes, Painted Wooden Chest is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Painted Wooden Chest

Daniel Fletcher

c. 1938

Medium

watercolor, colored pencil, and graphite on paperboard

Dimensions

overall: 35.5 x 42.4 cm (14 x 16 11/16 in.) Original IAD Object: 31 3/4"high; 36 3/16"wide; 17 1/2"deep

Classification

Index of American Design

Department

CG-W

Museum

National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.

Credit

Index of American Design

Accession Number

1943.8.5923

Art Historical Context

Behold the *Painted Wooden Chest*, vibrant watercolor rendering by artist Daniel Fletcher, created around 1938. This detailed depiction captures an original folk art chest measuring 31 3/4 inches high, 3/16 inches wide, and 1/2 inches deep, showcasing the bold colors and decorative motifs typical of early American craftsmanship. Fletcher's work, sized at 35.5 x 42.4 cm overall, preserves the chest's intricate painted designs, likely inspired by regional traditions like those of Pennsylvania German settlers. As part of the of American Design (I), a Federal Art Project of the Works Progress A...

Painted Wooden Chest

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