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Bandbox Paper

c. 1939

Michael Lauretano

Associated Names

Michael Lauretano

Artist, American, 1915 - 2008

The image shows two illustrations side by side. Each illustration features a large bowl with a decorative eagle on top. The left illustration has a brown and muted color palette, while the right illustration has a brighter color scheme. The eagles have spread their wings upward while perched on the bowls.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paper
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 37.9 x 50.8 cm (14 15/16 x 20 in.)
Accession Number

1943.8.18007

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64614611

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