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Puppet - "Chinese Minstrel"

Vera Van Voris

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a marionette puppet suspended by strings attached to its head, shoulders, and hands. The puppet has exaggerated facial features, including prominent eyebrows and an open mouth, and styled hair in a long, thin braid. It wears a colorful robe with intricate designs and holds small bells. The puppet wears white socks and black shoes, with a plain, light-colored background.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1936
Medium
watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paper
Dimensions
3467 × 4319 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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