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Bandbox Design

1935/1942

Isabella Ruth Doerfler

Associated Names

Isabella Ruth Doerfler

Artist, American, c. 1886 - 1954

This is a painting of figures in historical dress engaging in leisure activities. The artwork is painted with broad strokes and a limited color palette emphasizing blues, browns, and pinks. The clothing styles suggest historical attire, with voluminous skirts, a top hat, and decorative headpieces. The scene is stylized and in the style of Georges Rouault.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paperboard
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 40.6 x 55 cm (16 x 21 5/8 in.)
Accession Number

1943.8.8267

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1970

Hornung, Clarence P., Treasury of American Design, New York, 1970: 526, pl. 1965.

Inscriptions

lower right in watercolor: ISABELLA . RUTH . DOERFLER

Wikidata ID

Q64575013

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