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This is a painting of an ornate floral pattern laid over a blue background with a decorative border. The piece features a series of stylized flowers with intricate leaves and stems set against a vivid blue field. The flowers are arranged in a harmonious pattern, predominantly in shades of white with delicate pink and brown hues. The border at the top of the image accentuates the design with its contrasting red and white floral motifs.
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This is a painting of an ornate floral pattern laid over a blue background with a decorative border. The piece features a series of stylized flowers with intricate leaves and stems set against a vivid blue field. The flowers are arranged in a harmonious pattern, predominantly in shades of white with delicate pink and brown hues. The border at the top of the image accentuates the design with its contrasting red and white floral motifs.

National Gallery of Art · Index of American Design

Bandbox Design

Isabella Ruth Doerfler

Date
c. 1937
Medium
watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paper
Dimensions
overall: 40.1 x 55 cm (15 13/16 x 21 5/8 in.)
Classification
Index of American Design · Drawing
Accession number
1943.8.8266
Credit line
Index of American Design
Time span
1926 to 1950
Department
CG-W
Original NGA record Wikidata

Subjects and terms

  • American
Inscription

lower right in watercolor: ISABELLA . RUTH . DOERFLER

NGA object ID 20464. 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.