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Bandbox

American 20th Century

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a painting of an ornately decorated box. The artwork depicts a box with pastoral scenes featuring classical figures and intricate landscapes. The box is open, with the lid raised above the base. The scenes on both sections show groups of individuals in a natural setting surrounded by trees and foliage. The lid and base are painted in earthy tones of browns and greens, with a blue decorative band along the top edge of the base. The painting suggests a historical or mythological narrative with detailed figures engaged in various activities. It is in the style of Neoclassical decorative art.

Artwork Details

Date
1935/1942
Medium
watercolor, gouache, and graphite on paperboard
Dimensions
3463 × 4258 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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