Bandbox Design

1935/1942

American 20th Century

Associated Names
The image is an artwork viewed from a side perspective, arranged horizontally. The sky occupies most of the space above the low horizon. On the horizon, there are slender trees with leafy tops against a pale blue sky. The brushstroke technique is stylized, depicting foliage through clusters of dabs and dots in green and muted red hues. In the foreground, there are two dogs and a deer outlined with red linework, contrasting with the earthy background. The color palette includes earthy brown tones and vibrant greens, creating a rich contrast with the lighter deer and dogs, which have subtle tints of red. The scene portrays a vivid, yet serene, natural setting stylized in a somewhat naive art manner.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, gouache, and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 23 x 30.6 cm (9 1/16 x 12 1/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.9205


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: 1/3 actual size

Wikidata ID

Q64535027

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