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Penny Bank (Elephant)

Ben Lassen

National Gallery of Art

The image displays a carved wooden elephant as the largest object placed centrally against a plain light background. The elephant shows detailed texture with a mix of dark brown and earthy tones, complemented by intricate carved patterns and lighter accents on its feet and tusks. The carved name "Billy Larsen" is seen in the bottom left corner. The elephant faces left and is located slightly above and to the right from the bottom left corner of the frame.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1939
Medium
watercolor, gouache, and pen and ink on paperboard
Dimensions
4111 × 3299 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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