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This is a drawing of an ornately carved wooden box. The rectangular box is depicted with intricate patterns on its sides and top surface. The carvings consist of symmetrical, decorative motifs that appear floral or leaf-like, with pointed edges and star shapes interspersed throughout. The design is bold and linear, creating a textured, three-dimensional effect through varying shades of brown and orange. The box rests upon a neutral, off-white background. The artist’s name and the year "1905" are inscribed in the lower left corner.
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This is a drawing of an ornately carved wooden box. The rectangular box is depicted with intricate patterns on its sides and top surface. The carvings consist of symmetrical, decorative motifs that appear floral or leaf-like, with pointed edges and star shapes interspersed throughout. The design is bold and linear, creating a textured, three-dimensional effect through varying shades of brown and orange. The box rests upon a neutral, off-white background. The artist’s name and the year "1905" are inscribed in the lower left corner.

National Gallery of Art · Index of American Design

Box

Majel G. Claflin

Date
c. 1937
Medium
watercolor, colored pencil, and graphite on paper
Dimensions
overall: 26.8 x 36.8 cm (10 9/16 x 14 1/2 in.) Original IAD Object: 8"x9"long
Classification
Index of American Design · Drawing
Accession number
1943.8.7527
Credit line
Index of American Design
Time span
1926 to 1950
Department
CG-W
Original NGA record Wikidata

Subjects and terms

  • American
  • plant
  • Tulip
  • Spanish Southwest
Inscription

lower left: MAJEL G. CLAFLIN

NGA object ID 19725. Collection metadata is reproduced under CC0. This work is included because its NGA published-image record is marked open access; visitors should recheck the source record before substantial reuse.