This is a painting of an antique cast iron mechanical bank. The painting depicts a toy depicting two figures in old-fashioned military garb, likely serving as soldiers, holding rifles, aimed at a rustic tree stump. One figure stands on a green base marked with the words "LEAD BANK" near the stump with intricate carved textures suggestive of bark. The figures are embellished with detailed attire, featuring red pants and blue military-style jackets and caps. The other figure, shown from the back, suggests a potential action mechanism between the figures and the stump.
Artwork Details
- Date
- c. 1937
- Medium
- watercolor, gouache, and pen and ink on paper
- Dimensions
- 4524 × 3343 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original