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This is a painting of a hunting scene with stylized animals and a rider on horseback. It features a bright yellow background with stylized representations of a wild boar and a rider on horseback. The wild boar, depicted in pink, runs across the scene with a sense of urgency, followed by the rider on a horse. In the background, a small animal leaps through the air. The imagery is presented in a highly stylized manner with bold color contrasts, using shades of pinks and purples against the vibrant yellow. Floral motifs and decorative elements are scattered throughout the scene. This is in the style of Andy Warhol, emphasizing flat colors and bold outlines.
National Gallery of Art · Index of American Design
Bandbox Design - Hunting Scene
Harold Merriam
- Date
- c. 1936
- Medium
- watercolor, gouache, and graphite on paper
- Dimensions
- overall: 40.3 x 55.5 cm (15 7/8 x 21 7/8 in.)
- Classification
- Index of American Design · Drawing
- Accession number
- 1943.8.8329
- Credit line
- Index of American Design
- Time span
- 1926 to 1950
- Department
- CG-W
Subjects and terms
- American
NGA object ID 20527. 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.