Wallpaper for Bandbox Covering

c. 1937

Albert Levone

Associated Names
Albert Levone

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows a two-story house in a stylized manner surrounded by greenery. The house is centrally positioned facing the viewer, with a low horizon and a blue sky above. Bold brushstrokes add a naive and whimsical character to the scene. The color palette includes greens, browns, soft pinks, creams, and deep blue. At the base, there is water with rippling effects in pastel tones, and a small figure near the house adds scale and liveliness.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, gouache, and graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 35 x 41 cm (13 3/4 x 16 1/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.8373

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64533891

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