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Circus Wagon Monkey

John Matulis

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture shows a monkey standing upright, holding onto a vertical pole. The monkey has a detailed face and elongated body as it grips the pole. It is made of wood with a grainy texture, primarily bluish-grey with hints of other colors. The monkey's tail wraps around the pole. The sculpture stands on a small base.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1939
Medium
watercolor and graphite on paper
Dimensions
1861 × 5263 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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