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Whirligig

Isabelle De Strange

National Gallery of Art

This is a painting of a wooden mannequin adorned in historical clothing. The figure is standing on a pedestal and has its arms rigidly extended, each holding a spear-like object. The attire includes a red coat with buttons, blue pants, a hat, and simple face features. The figure is against a neutral background, in the style of traditional figurative artwork.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1937
Medium
watercolor and graphite on paperboard
Dimensions
3368 × 4176 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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