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The image contains swirling lines and curved shapes intersecting to create a complex composition. The prominent colors are pink and blue. The shapes hint at figures in a scene resembling warriors in a tropical landscape. Some forms suggest a battle with a large snake. The background includes palm-like shapes, oval clusters resembling foliage or fruit, and mountainous, wave-like forms. A decorative border at the top features repeating circular patterns.
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The image contains swirling lines and curved shapes intersecting to create a complex composition. The prominent colors are pink and blue. The shapes hint at figures in a scene resembling warriors in a tropical landscape. Some forms suggest a battle with a large snake. The background includes palm-like shapes, oval clusters resembling foliage or fruit, and mountainous, wave-like forms. A decorative border at the top features repeating circular patterns.

National Gallery of Art · Index of American Design

Bandbox Paper

Martin Partyka

Date
c. 1937
Medium
watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paper
Dimensions
overall: 39.5 x 51 cm (15 9/16 x 20 1/16 in.)
Classification
Index of American Design · Drawing
Accession number
1943.8.8263
Credit line
Index of American Design
Time span
1926 to 1950
Department
CG-W
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  • American

NGA object ID 20461. 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.