Pa. German Dower Chest by John Dieterich

Pa. German Dower Chest c. 1937

johndieterich

drawing

aged paper

toned paper

pastel soft colours

muted colour palette

photo restoration

light coloured

retro 'vintage design

watercolour illustration

green and neutral

soft colour palette

This watercolor painting by John Dieterich depicts a "Pa. German Dower Chest" from around 1937. The chest, painted in hues of pink, black, and white, features intricate floral designs and a figure, suggesting a folk art style. The chest was likely a traditional wedding gift, filled with items for the bride's new home. Dieterich, known for his documentation of Pennsylvania Dutch folk art, captures the detail and beauty of this handcrafted object.