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The image shows a front-facing view of a large building labeled "LUNATIC ASYLUM" at the top. The building has a stylized, block-like design with pink and white colors. The horizon line is high, just above the roof. The composition features pathways, steps, and figures in the foreground, while smaller structures and rows of trees are visible in the distance. The color palette includes mainly blues and pinks, creating a vibrant contrast.
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The image shows a front-facing view of a large building labeled "LUNATIC ASYLUM" at the top. The building has a stylized, block-like design with pink and white colors. The horizon line is high, just above the roof. The composition features pathways, steps, and figures in the foreground, while smaller structures and rows of trees are visible in the distance. The color palette includes mainly blues and pinks, creating a vibrant contrast.

National Gallery of Art · Index of American Design

Bandbox Design (Deaf and Dumb Asylum)

Martin Partyka

Date
c. 1939
Medium
watercolor, gouache, and graphite on paperboard
Dimensions
overall: 39.4 x 53.9 cm (15 1/2 x 21 1/4 in.)
Classification
Index of American Design · Drawing
Accession number
1943.8.8372
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 20570. 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.