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The image shows a nautical scene with ships sailing on choppy waters. A larger ship, closer to the viewer, appears to be in motion with billowing sails. Another smaller vessel sails in the distance. The scene features intricate brushstrokes highlighting the ships and waves against a blue sea. Earthy tones are present in the rocks and lighthouse on the left. A decorative border with floral and geometric patterns in warm hues runs across the top, adding an ornamental element. The text "SANDY HOOK" is written next to the ships.
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The image shows a nautical scene with ships sailing on choppy waters. A larger ship, closer to the viewer, appears to be in motion with billowing sails. Another smaller vessel sails in the distance. The scene features intricate brushstrokes highlighting the ships and waves against a blue sea. Earthy tones are present in the rocks and lighthouse on the left. A decorative border with floral and geometric patterns in warm hues runs across the top, adding an ornamental element. The text "SANDY HOOK" is written next to the ships.

National Gallery of Art · Index of American Design

Bandbox Design

Isabella Ruth Doerfler

Date
c. 1937
Medium
watercolor, gouache, pen and ink
Dimensions
overall: 37.8 x 50.3 cm (14 7/8 x 19 13/16 in.)
Classification
Index of American Design · Drawing
Accession number
1943.8.8430
Credit line
Index of American Design
Time span
1926 to 1950
Department
CG-W
Original NGA record Wikidata

Subjects and terms

  • American
Inscription

lower right in watercolor: ISABELLA - RUTH - DOERFLER

NGA object ID 20627. 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.