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The image shows a stylized landscape with whimsical elements and a variety of colors. The scene includes a decorative border in pink and red, and a frieze with swirling motifs in blue and pink. In the foreground, there is a detailed pig surrounded by vegetation depicted with brushstrokes. Trees with green and brown tones are seen nearby. Mountains in dark charcoal and soft pink are visible in the background against a soft green sky. The color palette includes muted greens, warm oranges, deep browns, and vibrant accents.
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The image shows a stylized landscape with whimsical elements and a variety of colors. The scene includes a decorative border in pink and red, and a frieze with swirling motifs in blue and pink. In the foreground, there is a detailed pig surrounded by vegetation depicted with brushstrokes. Trees with green and brown tones are seen nearby. Mountains in dark charcoal and soft pink are visible in the background against a soft green sky. The color palette includes muted greens, warm oranges, deep browns, and vibrant accents.

National Gallery of Art · Index of American Design

Bandbox Design - Rhino

Isabella Ruth Doerfler

Date
1935/1942
Medium
watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paper
Dimensions
overall: 40.7 x 51.2 cm (16 x 20 3/16 in.)
Classification
Index of American Design · Drawing
Accession number
1943.8.8262
Credit line
Index of American Design
Time span
1926 to 1950
Department
CG-W
Original NGA record Wikidata

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  • American
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lower right in watercolor: ISABELLA - RUTH DOERFLER

NGA object ID 20460. 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.