The sculpture depicts a puppet show scene with two figures in a miniature theater labeled "Punch & Judy Bank." The figures resemble traditional Punch and Judy puppets, with one figure having a large nose and teeth, likely Mr. Punch, and the other figure possibly representing Judy. The colors are red, yellow, and blue. The material appears to be painted metal with a glossy texture and visible wear. The sculpture functions as a coin bank with a compartment for movement. The design is similar to 19th-century toy banks.
Artwork Details
- Date
- c. 1939
- Medium
- watercolor and graphite on paperboard
- Dimensions
- 3340 × 3998 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original