Bandbox - Firemen Scene

c. 1939

Walter Doran

Associated Names
Walter Doran

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows an oval container with colorful artwork depicting scenes of people, buildings, and a carriage. The color palette consists mainly of earthy tones like browns and greens, highlighted with traces of yellows and blues. The container is centrally placed in the image, with the illustrated scene wrapping around its sides, showcasing groups of people walking, a carriage, and buildings set amidst large trees.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 30.6 x 40.7 cm (12 1/16 x 16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 12" high; 17 1/2" long; 14 1/2" wide

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.17129

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1950

  • Christensen, Erwin O., The Index of American Design, New York: 1950, p. 49, no. 89.

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: WALTER DORAN. + c.

Wikidata ID

Q64634008

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