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Bandbox Design

Walter Doran

National Gallery of Art

The image features a tin canister adorned with a scene of two men shaking hands in front of a wooden cabin, with a dog and various elements of nature nearby. The color palette includes blue, green, brown, orange, and pink. The cabin is positioned to the left in the foreground, while the men and the dog stand centrally. The background shows a landscape with water and foliage, possibly depicting a sunset or sunrise. At the top of the canister, there are more landscape scenes continuing from the body.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1939
Medium
watercolor, gouache, and graphite on paperboard
Dimensions
4464 × 3564 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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