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Bandbox

c. 1937

Martin Partyka

Associated Names

Martin Partyka

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image depicts a landscape with a pink house, trees, hills, a path, and people in historical dress. The style is charming and quaint, with clean brushstrokes and warm colors dominating the scene. Geometric carts move along a path with decorative patterns, while grass and leaf decorations add to the aesthetic.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paper
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 40 x 48.6 cm (15 3/4 x 19 1/8 in.)
Accession Number

1943.8.16474

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1970

Hornung, Clarence P., Treasury of American Design, New York, 1970: 526, pl. 1960.

Wikidata ID

Q64607382

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