This is a painting of a marionette suspended by strings. The marionette is dressed in an exaggerated theatrical costume with black and red detailing. Its face is stylized with a prominent jawline, deep-set eyes, and a distinctive nose. The hands are wooden, suggesting an articulated puppet design. The puppet appears to be in motion, with its right foot lifted and controlled by the strings. In the top left corner of the painting is a pinkish-red sphere. The overall composition captures a sense of whimsical yet slightly unsettling movement, typical of marionette artistry.
Artwork Details
- Date
- c. 1937
- Medium
- watercolor, graphite, pen and ink, and gouache on paperboard
- Dimensions
- 3109 × 4250 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original