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The image displays a view of the sea with two sailing ships navigating turbulent waters. The horizon line is located high in the image. The text "SANDY HOOK" is visible above the horizon. On the right, a lighthouse is depicted guiding the ships. The brushstrokes emphasize movement with flowing lines and dramatic curves, especially in the waves and sails. The color palette includes blues and browns, with the ocean and sky in shades of blue contrasting the earthy tones of the ships and shoreline.
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The image displays a view of the sea with two sailing ships navigating turbulent waters. The horizon line is located high in the image. The text "SANDY HOOK" is visible above the horizon. On the right, a lighthouse is depicted guiding the ships. The brushstrokes emphasize movement with flowing lines and dramatic curves, especially in the waves and sails. The color palette includes blues and browns, with the ocean and sky in shades of blue contrasting the earthy tones of the ships and shoreline.

National Gallery of Art · Index of American Design

Bandbox

American 20th Century

Date
1935/1942
Medium
watercolor, gouache, and graphite on paperboard
Dimensions
overall: 22.8 x 28.7 cm (9 x 11 5/16 in.) Original IAD Object: 10 7/8" high; 16 7/8" wide; 22" in diameter
Classification
Index of American Design · Drawing
Accession number
1943.8.17379
Credit line
Index of American Design
Time span
1926 to 1950
Department
CG-W
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Subjects and terms

  • American

NGA object ID 29469. 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.