Collection Highlights
John Singer Sargent (1856-1925), Seen from the Back, Seated at an Easel and Holding a Palette
1875
1935.85.2.83
Graphite on ivory paper, formerly mounted on a page of Album 2
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Box
Object name
Box
Date
1800-1850
Medium
Wood, metal (probably iron), paint
Dimensions
Overall: 10 1/4 x 15 1/4 x 10 in. ( 26 x 38.7 x 25.4 cm )
Description
Wooden box in the form of a chest with drawers, handpainted with hinged cover and hinged doors in front with hand-forged metal clasp (left door with metal heart-shaped escutcheon; inside, five drawers, top false drawer has metal escutcheon, all others have metal pulls; all surfaces handpainted, interior with floral and fruit designs in white, green, orange, yellow, and gray-blue; exterior surfaces painted with full-bodied female figures, lid depicts the three Graces and their attributes.
Object Number
INV.8523
Marks
handwritten: in black ink: "My Hart achs to part with this wun-derful Tresure"
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
