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The image shows a rectangular wooden box with intricate carvings on its sides as the main subject. The colors are mainly muted browns and grays, reflecting the texture and grain of the wood, against a light beige background. The box is positioned centrally, slightly tilted to reveal both the top and the side with detailed carvings. The background is plain and uniformly colored.
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The image shows a rectangular wooden box with intricate carvings on its sides as the main subject. The colors are mainly muted browns and grays, reflecting the texture and grain of the wood, against a light beige background. The box is positioned centrally, slightly tilted to reveal both the top and the side with detailed carvings. The background is plain and uniformly colored.

National Gallery of Art · Index of American Design

Bible Box

Francisco Alvarez

Date
c. 1936
Medium
graphite on paper
Dimensions
overall: 22.6 x 26.8 cm (8 7/8 x 10 9/16 in.)
Classification
Index of American Design · Drawing
Accession number
1943.8.8871
Credit line
Index of American Design
Time span
1926 to 1950
Department
CG-W
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Subjects and terms

  • American
Inscription

lower right in graphite: F.ALVAREZ

NGA object ID 21068. 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.