Chest c. 1939

"Chest" is a watercolor painting created by American artist Esther Molina around 1939. It depicts a simple, wooden chest with a single door and a drawer. The detailed rendering of the wood grain showcases Molina's meticulous attention to detail and her appreciation for traditional craftmanship. The work is characterized by its realistic representation and its focus on the beauty of everyday objects, a hallmark of American realism in the early 20th century.