The image shows a painting of an ornately decorated box. The artwork depicts a box with pastoral scenes featuring classical figures and intricate landscapes. The box is open, with the lid raised above the base. The scenes on both sections show groups of individuals in a natural setting surrounded by trees and foliage. The lid and base are painted in earthy tones of browns and greens, with a blue decorative band along the top edge of the base. The painting suggests a historical or mythological narrative with detailed figures engaged in various activities. It is in the style of Neoclassical decorative art.
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The image shows a painting of an ornately decorated box. The artwork depicts a box with pastoral scenes featuring classical figures and intricate landscapes. The box is open, with the lid raised above the base. The scenes on both sections show groups of individuals in a natural setting surrounded by trees and foliage. The lid and base are painted in earthy tones of browns and greens, with a blue decorative band along the top edge of the base. The painting suggests a historical or mythological narrative with detailed figures engaged in various activities. It is in the style of Neoclassical decorative art.

National Gallery of Art · Index of American Design

Bandbox

American 20th Century

Date
1935/1942
Medium
watercolor, gouache, and graphite on paperboard
Dimensions
overall: 28 x 22.9 cm (11 x 9 in.) Original IAD Object: 19 3/4" deep
Classification
Index of American Design · Drawing
Accession number
1943.8.17355
Credit line
Index of American Design
Time span
1926 to 1950
Department
CG-W

Subjects and terms

  • American
Inscription

lower right in graphite: Sander

NGA object ID 29446. 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.