This is a painting of an ornamental box with pastoral imagery. The painting depicts a box split into two sections, with detailed scenes of figures interacting in a pastoral setting featuring trees, dogs, and a horse. The upper section shows figures standing and sitting beneath trees, while one figure appears to be aiming a gun. The lower section of the box mirrors this scene with similar figures engaged in leisurely activities such as sitting and observing animals, all rendered in a limited palette of browns and neutrals. The edge of the box is adorned with a decorative band in blue and white.
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This is a painting of an ornamental box with pastoral imagery. The painting depicts a box split into two sections, with detailed scenes of figures interacting in a pastoral setting featuring trees, dogs, and a horse. The upper section shows figures standing and sitting beneath trees, while one figure appears to be aiming a gun. The lower section of the box mirrors this scene with similar figures engaged in leisurely activities such as sitting and observing animals, all rendered in a limited palette of browns and neutrals. The edge of the box is adorned with a decorative band in blue and white.

National Gallery of Art · Index of American Design

Bandbox

Paul Farkas

Date
c. 1953
Medium
watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paperboard
Dimensions
overall: 29.2 x 22.9 cm (11 1/2 x 9 in.)
Classification
Index of American Design · Drawing
Accession number
1943.8.7933
Credit line
Index of American Design
Time span
1951 to 1975
Department
CG-W

Subjects and terms

  • American
Inscription

lower left in graphite: FARKAS

NGA object ID 20131. 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.