Bandbox Paper

c. 1937

Martin Partyka

Associated Names
Martin Partyka

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image contains swirling lines and curved shapes intersecting to create a complex composition. The prominent colors are pink and blue. The shapes hint at figures in a scene resembling warriors in a tropical landscape. Some forms suggest a battle with a large snake. The background includes palm-like shapes, oval clusters resembling foliage or fruit, and mountainous, wave-like forms. A decorative border at the top features repeating circular patterns.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 39.5 x 51 cm (15 9/16 x 20 1/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.8263

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1970

  • Hornung, Clarence P., Treasury of American Design, New York, 1970: 526-527, pl. 1966.

Wikidata ID

Q64607343

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