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Margery Parish

National Gallery of Art

This is a painting of an ornately decorated wooden box. The artwork depicts a wooden box or panel with an intricate design. The central scene features two figures in silhouette—a person and an animal—set against a brown background. The human figure is shown walking or running towards the right, accompanied by a smaller animal, possibly a dog, positioned below. The animal, resembling a bull or a similar large creature, faces the person. Surrounding this central scene are vibrant, geometric floral patterns in red, blue, and orange hues. This artwork is in the style of folk art, with a simple yet vivid use of color and recurring motifs.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1938
Medium
watercolor, gouache, colored pencil, and graphite on paperboard
Dimensions
4390 × 3365 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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