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"City Bank" Toy Bank

William O. Fletcher

National Gallery of Art

The image shows two architectural models resembling vintage toy bank buildings. On the left is a model resembling the facade of a CITY BANK with arched windows and a prominent doorway. On the right is a more ornate model with a decorative lattice pattern and a curved top. The color palette is predominantly composed of shades of brown and gray, with details highlighted in dark tones to suggest shadow and depth. The left model is positioned straight on and angled slightly backward to display its side, while the right model is angled forward to showcase both the front and side with the lattice design. The models are centered against a plain, light background.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1938
Medium
watercolor, gouache, pen and ink, and graphite on paper
Dimensions
4548 × 3242 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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