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.
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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

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