Bandbox

c. 1937

John Tarantino

Associated Names
John Tarantino

Artist, American, active c. 1935

This is a painting of a decorative box with pastoral scenes. The box has an oval lid and rectangular base adorned with intricate pastoral scenes in earthy tones. The scenes depict landscapes with trees, hills, and figures engaged in various activities against a warm backdrop. The lid has a similar scene, creating a cohesive decorative theme. The style resembles 19th-century European art focusing on pastoral genre scenes and decorative arts. The artwork delicately balances detail and composition, evoking calm and nostalgia.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, gouache, and graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 28.1 x 22.1 cm (11 1/16 x 8 11/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 19 3/4" deep

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.8423

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: J. Rothenberg

Wikidata ID

Q64584279

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