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Bandbox

c. 1937

Joseph Rothenberg

Associated Names

Joseph Rothenberg

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image displays a rectangular box and its lid decorated with a scene featuring figures, trees, and geometric patterns in light beige tones with green, brown, and pink accents. The box is at the lower center with the lid slightly above it, showing the matching design on both surfaces.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor and graphite on paper
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 28.5 x 22.1 cm (11 1/4 x 8 11/16 in.)
Original IAD Object: 14 1/2" high; 19" long; 14" deep
Accession Number

1943.8.8391

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: J. Rothenberg

Wikidata ID

Q64591342

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