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"Dog Toby" Hand Puppet

Dorothy Brennan

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts a vertical, elongated form with a curved shape at the top, leading to intricate lines and shapes resembling a stylized head. It resembles a puppet or marionette head with exaggerated human-like features, including large eyes and an open mouth revealing teeth. The design includes a draped cloth, resembling a cloak or protective garment. The composition suggests theatrical or puppet-like elements, blending abstract lines with characteristics of a stage puppet or character mask.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1936
Medium
watercolor, gouache, and graphite on paperboard
Dimensions
3474 × 4215 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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