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"Bell Hop" Marionette

Emile Cero

National Gallery of Art

This is a painting of a mannequin-like figure in a detailed outfit. The figure is dressed in a military-style jacket with gold embellishments, wearing black pants with a red stripe. The figure's pose includes a hand saluting at the head. The face and hands are stylized, hinting at expressive or symbolic intent rather than realism. The background is neutral, emphasizing the brightly colored garment. The style is akin to Emile Cero, as indicated by the signature.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1938
Medium
watercolor, graphite, and pen and ink on paper
Dimensions
3507 × 4493 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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