Pa. German Chest c. 1939

bettyjeandavis

drawing

toned paper

water colours

possibly oil pastel

handmade artwork painting

oil painting

underpainting

painting painterly

watercolour bleed

watercolour illustration

watercolor

"Pa. German Chest" is a watercolor painting by Betty Jean Davis, created around 1939. The artwork depicts a traditional Pennsylvania Dutch chest, with a painted design featuring stylized floral motifs, birds, and geometric patterns. The chest's green base and the gold accents highlight the intricate details of the artwork. Davis's work often focused on documenting and celebrating the artistic heritage of Pennsylvania Dutch culture.