Chest
c. 1938
Frances Lichten created this meticulous design for a painted chest around 1938, likely during her time with the Works Progress Administration (WPA) Federal Art Project. The watercolor drawing serves as a complete blueprint, showing the front, side, and lid of the chest, adorned with charming floral motifs and the name 'Anna Maria Lescharin' inscribed in the center panel. It even includes a scale drawing of the hinge and key, offering a fascinating glimpse into the planning behind folk-art-inspired furniture design. The text 'Three inches equals one foot' helps us imagine the actual size of this decorative piece.
- Technique
- Watercolor
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