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Bandbox - "Castle Garden"

1935/1942

Harold Merriam

Associated Names

Harold Merriam

Artist, American, 1910 - 2002

The image shows a cylindrical object with a scene depicted on it. In the scene, there is a building labeled "Castle Garden" with a flag flying above it. The building is surrounded by stylized trees, and there are figures in period clothing walking along a fence. The brushstrokes are deliberate and simplistic, with a color palette of muted tones including earthy browns, soft greens, and subtle pinks.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paperboard
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 48.3 x 60.9 cm (19 x 24 in.)
Accession Number

1943.8.17183

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64573095

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