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The image shows a large oval-shaped box with illustrations of buildings and trees on its surface, suggesting an urban landscape. The color palette includes shades of blue, with accents of white and light brown detailing the buildings. The box is centrally positioned against a plain, light-colored background.
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The image shows a large oval-shaped box with illustrations of buildings and trees on its surface, suggesting an urban landscape. The color palette includes shades of blue, with accents of white and light brown detailing the buildings. The box is centrally positioned against a plain, light-colored background.

National Gallery of Art · Index of American Design

Bandbox

Paul Ward

Date
c. 1939
Medium
watercolor, graphite, and colored pencil on paper
Dimensions
overall: 30.5 x 41 cm (12 x 16 1/8 in.) Original IAD Object: 10 1/4" high; 14 1/4" long; 11" wide
Classification
Index of American Design · Drawing
Accession number
1943.8.8359
Credit line
Index of American Design
Time span
1926 to 1950
Department
CG-W
Original NGA record Wikidata

Subjects and terms

  • New York
  • American
Inscription

lower right in ink: P. Ward

NGA object ID 20557. 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.