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The image shows flowing, swirling lines forming an intricate pattern against a blue backdrop. The shapes resemble large blooming flowers with green leaves. In the center, a figure on a swing is surrounded by the floral forms. The swing ropes arc gracefully, complementing the floral theme.
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The image shows flowing, swirling lines forming an intricate pattern against a blue backdrop. The shapes resemble large blooming flowers with green leaves. In the center, a figure on a swing is surrounded by the floral forms. The swing ropes arc gracefully, complementing the floral theme.

National Gallery of Art · Index of American Design

Bandbox

David Dorfman

Date
c. 1939
Medium
watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paperboard
Dimensions
overall: 38.4 x 48.4 cm (15 1/8 x 19 1/16 in.) Original IAD Object: length of fragment: 16", width 12"
Classification
Index of American Design · Drawing
Accession number
1943.8.8374
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 20572. 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.