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The image shows a large oval-shaped decorative box with a slightly domed lid. The box is adorned with a blue and tan pattern featuring classical motifs. The color palette is mainly shades of blue and tan. The box is centrally positioned in the image, showcasing its intricate design on both sides and the top of the lid.
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The image shows a large oval-shaped decorative box with a slightly domed lid. The box is adorned with a blue and tan pattern featuring classical motifs. The color palette is mainly shades of blue and tan. The box is centrally positioned in the image, showcasing its intricate design on both sides and the top of the lid.

National Gallery of Art · Index of American Design

Bandbox

Joseph Rothenberg

Date
c. 1939
Medium
watercolor and graphite on paperboard
Dimensions
overall: 22.3 x 29.2 cm (8 3/4 x 11 1/2 in.) Original IAD Object: 9 1/2" high; 9" long; 12" deep
Classification
Index of American Design · Drawing
Accession number
1943.8.8417
Credit line
Index of American Design
Time span
1926 to 1950
Department
CG-W
Original NGA record Wikidata

Subjects and terms

  • American
Inscription

lower left in graphite: J. Rothenberg

NGA object ID 20614. 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.