This is a drawing of an abstract architectural structure. The form includes geometric shapes with rounded and angular elements, creating a 3D effect. The structure is shaded to show texture and depth, with darker tones for shadows and lighter areas for surfaces catching more light. It has a stylized embellishment on the front with symmetrical patterns. The background is blank, focusing the viewer's attention on the structure.

Patch Box

c. 1941

Medium: watercolor and graphite on paper
Classification: Index of American Design
Period: 1926 to 1950
Image size: 4810 × 3460px

Description

This is a drawing of an abstract architectural structure. The form includes geometric shapes with rounded and angular elements, creating a 3D effect. The structure is shaded to show texture and depth, with darker tones for shadows and lighter areas for surfaces catching more light. It has a stylized embellishment on the front with symmetrical patterns. The background is blank, focusing the viewer's attention on the structure.

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Open access image from the National Gallery of Art, released under its open access program. Metadata via the NGA Open Data Program (CC0).

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