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Butter Box

William Spiecker

National Gallery of Art

There are three objects in the image: a decorated lidded container, an open box, and a separate lid. The container has a dark body adorned with yellow and red floral and leaf patterns, with the lid having similar designs and a handle. The color palette consists of dark blue or dark gray tones with accents of yellow, red, and green. The circular container and lid are arranged in a vertical line, with the container at the top, the open box below it, and the lid at the bottom left.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1938
Medium
watercolor, graphite, and colored pencil on paperboard
Dimensions
4237 × 5668 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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