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Penny Bank

Grace Halpin

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of an elephant. The elephant is wearing a circus outfit and is standing on a platform. The outfit is red and gold, with a harness-like design and yellow patterns. The elephant is shown standing on its hind legs. The drawing has bold outlines and simplified features. Handwritten notes by Grace Halpin are present on the right side, highlighting features such as the opening for coins. The drawing appears to be in a conceptual or illustrative style, possibly depicting a design or prototype for a practical item like a toy or decorative figure.

Artwork Details

Date
1935/1942
Medium
watercolor, gouache, graphite on paper
Dimensions
3400 × 4531 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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