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The image features an abstract design with a rectangular yellow background that has rounded corners, within which multiple layers of patterns are contained. At the center, there is an elliptical shape bordered by petal-like forms, surrounded by a ring of intricate floral patterns. Green leaf-like forms are connected by pink vine-like lines, enclosed by a white decorative border that follows the rounded rectangular shape.
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The image features an abstract design with a rectangular yellow background that has rounded corners, within which multiple layers of patterns are contained. At the center, there is an elliptical shape bordered by petal-like forms, surrounded by a ring of intricate floral patterns. Green leaf-like forms are connected by pink vine-like lines, enclosed by a white decorative border that follows the rounded rectangular shape.

National Gallery of Art · Index of American Design

Bandbox - Castle Garden

Harold Merriam

Date
c. 1941
Medium
watercolor, gouache, and graphite on paperboard
Dimensions
overall: 38 x 52.9 cm (14 15/16 x 20 13/16 in.)
Classification
Index of American Design · Drawing
Accession number
1943.8.8369
Credit line
Index of American Design
Time span
1926 to 1950
Department
CG-W
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Subjects and terms

  • New Haven
  • American

NGA object ID 20567. 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.