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The image shows a decorative curved object with intricate patterns. There is a large green peacock motif in the center, surrounded by floral and geometric patterns. The color palette includes soft pinks, greens, and blue accents outlining the curve of the object. The object is placed on a plain light background.
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The image shows a decorative curved object with intricate patterns. There is a large green peacock motif in the center, surrounded by floral and geometric patterns. The color palette includes soft pinks, greens, and blue accents outlining the curve of the object. The object is placed on a plain light background.

National Gallery of Art · Index of American Design

Bandbox

Nicholas Acampora

Date
1937
Medium
watercolor, gouache, and graphite on paper
Dimensions
overall: 22 x 29.8 cm (8 11/16 x 11 3/4 in.) Original IAD Object: 5 1/2" high; 16" wide
Classification
Index of American Design · Drawing
Accession number
1943.8.8419
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: N. Acampora / 1937; lower right: measuring scale

NGA object ID 20616. 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.