Bandbox Design

c. 1937

Isabella Ruth Doerfler

Associated Names
Isabella Ruth Doerfler

Artist, American, c. 1886 - 1954

The image shows a nautical scene with ships sailing on choppy waters. A larger ship, closer to the viewer, appears to be in motion with billowing sails. Another smaller vessel sails in the distance. The scene features intricate brushstrokes highlighting the ships and waves against a blue sea. Earthy tones are present in the rocks and lighthouse on the left. A decorative border with floral and geometric patterns in warm hues runs across the top, adding an ornamental element. The text "SANDY HOOK" is written next to the ships.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, gouache, pen and ink

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 37.8 x 50.3 cm (14 7/8 x 19 13/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.8430


Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1970

  • Hornung, Clarence P., Treasury of American Design, New York, 1970: 527, pl. 1968.

Inscriptions

lower right in watercolor: ISABELLA - RUTH - DOERFLER

Wikidata ID

Q64575015

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