Bandbox

c. 1939

Walter Doran

Associated Names
Walter Doran

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows a large, cylindrical box with a vibrant blue background. The box displays a scene of a man on horseback and several white tents against a dark blue field. A golden band runs around the top edge of the box. The predominant colors are blue and gold, with accents of white and light brown. The box is centrally positioned in the image and the painted scene encircles its surface. The man on horseback is positioned near the center and stands out due to his size and placement. The white tents are scattered in the background.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, gouache, and graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 39 x 45.7 cm (15 3/8 x 18 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 10 1/2" high; 15 1/2" long; 11" wide

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.8428

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: Walter Doran+C

Wikidata ID

Q64634002

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