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The image displays a cylindrical container adorned with a detailed pastoral scene. The container is the central focus of the composition, with illustrations of trees, a man, and horses with a carriage done in a light brown color on a deep blue background. The box is depicted with its lid visible on top and intricate drawings on its sides.
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The image displays a cylindrical container adorned with a detailed pastoral scene. The container is the central focus of the composition, with illustrations of trees, a man, and horses with a carriage done in a light brown color on a deep blue background. The box is depicted with its lid visible on top and intricate drawings on its sides.

National Gallery of Art · Index of American Design

Bandbox

Walter Doran

Date
c. 1939
Medium
watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paperboard
Dimensions
overall: 30.7 x 40.7 cm (12 1/16 x 16 in.)
Classification
Index of American Design · Drawing
Accession number
1943.8.8363
Credit line
Index of American Design
Time span
1926 to 1950
Department
CG-W
Original NGA record Wikidata

Subjects and terms

  • American
Inscription

lower right in graphite: -Walter Doran-

NGA object ID 20561. 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.