Bandbox

c. 1940

Marie Lutrell

Associated Names
Marie Lutrell

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows a rectangular vintage-style tin container with a lid. The surface of the tin is painted with a whimsical scene featuring various colors such as blue, green, white, black, red, and yellow. The front of the tin has a field of stars and a landscape below, showing people around a large telescope, likely observing the moon. Asian-style motifs frame the scene on either side. The tin is placed against a light-colored background.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, gouache, and graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 37.8 x 49.2 cm (14 7/8 x 19 3/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.8432

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: MARIE / LUTTrELL

Wikidata ID

Q64595248

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