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The image displays a collection of swirling shapes and lines on a vibrant blue background. The composition is abstract, with forms resembling leaves, branches, and floral elements in red and yellow hues. These elements suggest garden foliage or botanical patterns.
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The image displays a collection of swirling shapes and lines on a vibrant blue background. The composition is abstract, with forms resembling leaves, branches, and floral elements in red and yellow hues. These elements suggest garden foliage or botanical patterns.

National Gallery of Art · Index of American Design

Bandbox Design

Harold Merriam

Date
1935/1942
Medium
watercolor and gouache on paper
Dimensions
overall: 38 x 50.3 cm (14 15/16 x 19 13/16 in.)
Classification
Index of American Design · Drawing
Accession number
1943.8.8375
Credit line
Index of American Design
Time span
1926 to 1950
Department
CG-W
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Subjects and terms

  • Vermont
  • American

NGA object ID 20573. 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.