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A cylindrical tin with an illustration of a large mansion surrounded by trees is the focal point of the image. The background consists of deep blues and greens with lighter details, against a beige backdrop. The tin is centered in the image, facing the viewer.
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A cylindrical tin with an illustration of a large mansion surrounded by trees is the focal point of the image. The background consists of deep blues and greens with lighter details, against a beige backdrop. The tin is centered in the image, facing the viewer.

National Gallery of Art · Index of American Design

Bandbox

Stewart Wheeler

Date
c. 1936
Medium
watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paperboard
Dimensions
overall: 27.9 x 35 cm (11 x 13 3/4 in.) Original IAD Object: oval: 11" high; 13" wide; 16" long
Classification
Index of American Design · Drawing
Accession number
1943.8.8356
Credit line
Index of American Design
Time span
1926 to 1950
Department
CG-W
Original NGA record Wikidata

Subjects and terms

  • American

NGA object ID 20554. 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.