Bandbox

c. 1938

Holger Hansen

Associated Names
Holger Hansen

Artist, American, born Denmark, 1883 - unknown

The image shows a box-shaped object decorated with intricate designs, including a central gazebo-like structure surrounded by various floral and landscape motifs. The color palette includes shades of green, blue, pink, and white, with some darker tones for contrast. The object is positioned centrally within the frame, with its curved top slightly angled to the right, giving a view of both the top and side designs. The detailed artwork features elements such as trees, flowers, and a bird, which are distributed across the surfaces of the box.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and gouache on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 30.5 x 40.9 cm (12 x 16 1/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.8361


Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64574354

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