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Puppet - "Clown on a Tear"

Verna Tallman

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a harlequin costume design. It includes a front view, back view, and a close-up of the head with facial makeup. The costume features playful and exaggerated elements like puffy sleeves, shorts, and colorful patterns. The colors used are green, red, and a pale shade. Both views show patterned tights, jester-like shoes, and a whimsical hairstyle. The face has theatrical makeup with expressive features resembling clown or mimic archetypes. The drawing captures the essence of theatrical costumes designed to captivate with bold visual cues.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1937
Medium
watercolor, graphite, and pen and ink on paper
Dimensions
3518 × 4448 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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