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The image shows a large oval-shaped container with a colorful floral design. The container is predominantly yellow with blue flowers and green leaves as part of its decorative pattern. A blue band around the top edge features small flower motifs. The container is placed at a slight angle, with the viewer looking at the wider side showcasing the floral design.
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The image shows a large oval-shaped container with a colorful floral design. The container is predominantly yellow with blue flowers and green leaves as part of its decorative pattern. A blue band around the top edge features small flower motifs. The container is placed at a slight angle, with the viewer looking at the wider side showcasing the floral design.

National Gallery of Art · Index of American Design

Bandbox

Joseph Rothenberg

Date
c. 1939
Medium
watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paperboard
Dimensions
overall: 29.7 x 40.6 cm (11 11/16 x 16 in.) Original IAD Object: 11 7/8" high; 19 1/2" long; 15 1/2" wide
Classification
Index of American Design · Drawing
Accession number
1943.8.8360
Credit line
Index of American Design
Time span
1926 to 1950
Department
CG-W
Original NGA record Wikidata

Subjects and terms

  • American
Inscription

lower left in graphite: J.Rothenberg

NGA object ID 20558. 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.