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Whirligig

Mina Lowry

National Gallery of Art

This is a painting of a carved wooden figure holding two paddles. The figure is depicted in a simplistic folk art style, standing on a base with a support rod running through the legs. The figure wears a navy blue jacket and has a black hat on its head, with a serious expression on its face. The two paddles, held upwards by each arm, are painted in a natural wood color, contrasting with the deep blue attire of the figure. The craftsmanship emphasizes rustic details.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1941
Medium
watercolor, graphite, colored pencil and scraping, and pen and ink on paperboard
Dimensions
3912 × 7779 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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