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The image is viewed from a slightly elevated perspective. The horizon line is depicted high in the image with stylized trees and buildings. Small houses are seen along the horizon. The artwork features a flat, graphic style with simplified shapes and defined outlines. The brushstrokes are not visible, suggesting a print or stencil technique. The color palette consists mainly of warm tones: ochre yellow, pink, and brown. A horse-drawn carriage is in motion in the forefront. Stylized trees and simplistic buildings are seen in the distance.
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The image is viewed from a slightly elevated perspective. The horizon line is depicted high in the image with stylized trees and buildings. Small houses are seen along the horizon. The artwork features a flat, graphic style with simplified shapes and defined outlines. The brushstrokes are not visible, suggesting a print or stencil technique. The color palette consists mainly of warm tones: ochre yellow, pink, and brown. A horse-drawn carriage is in motion in the forefront. Stylized trees and simplistic buildings are seen in the distance.

National Gallery of Art · Index of American Design

Bandbox

Martin Partyka

Date
c. 1937
Medium
watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paper
Dimensions
overall: 33.7 x 49.8 cm (13 1/4 x 19 5/8 in.)
Classification
Index of American Design · Drawing
Accession number
1943.8.16475
Credit line
Index of American Design
Time span
1926 to 1950
Department
CG-W
Original NGA record Wikidata

Subjects and terms

  • American

NGA object ID 28566. 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.