The image depicts a decorative strip with two main elements: an ornate emblem with a gold oval centerpiece surrounded by leafy details, and a cluster of pink roses with green leaves. The color palette consists of pink, green, gold, brown, and burgundy tones. The strip is centrally positioned on a plain background.
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The image depicts a decorative strip with two main elements: an ornate emblem with a gold oval centerpiece surrounded by leafy details, and a cluster of pink roses with green leaves. The color palette consists of pink, green, gold, brown, and burgundy tones. The strip is centrally positioned on a plain background.

National Gallery of Art · Index of American Design

Bandbox

Frank Fumagalli

Date
1935/1942
Medium
watercolor, gouache, and graphite on paperboard
Dimensions
overall: 22.6 x 29.5 cm (8 7/8 x 11 5/8 in.) Original IAD Object: 15 1/4" long; 14" wide; 9" high
Classification
Index of American Design · Drawing
Accession number
1943.8.17489
Credit line
Index of American Design
Time span
1926 to 1950
Department
CG-W

Subjects and terms

  • American
Inscription

lower right in watercolor: F. FUMAGALLI

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