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This is a painting of a decorative container with pastoral scenes. The lid and base are illustrated with scenes of individuals engaged in outdoor activities among trees and pastoral settings. The lid shows individuals and a dog under a tree. The base also depicts figures in a natural setting. The background has soft, muted earthy tones. The style is reminiscent of François Boucher, known for pastoral themes and delicate ornamentation.
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This is a painting of a decorative container with pastoral scenes. The lid and base are illustrated with scenes of individuals engaged in outdoor activities among trees and pastoral settings. The lid shows individuals and a dog under a tree. The base also depicts figures in a natural setting. The background has soft, muted earthy tones. The style is reminiscent of François Boucher, known for pastoral themes and delicate ornamentation.

National Gallery of Art · Index of American Design

Bandbox

Lee Hager

Date
1935/1942
Medium
watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paperboard
Dimensions
overall: 29.2 x 22.9 cm (11 1/2 x 9 in.) Original IAD Object: 19 3/4" deep
Classification
Index of American Design · Drawing
Accession number
1943.8.17338
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 graphite: Hager

NGA object ID 29429. 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.