This is a painting of a puppet figure wearing traditional attire. The main focus is on a vividly colored puppet with exaggerated facial features. The puppet is dressed in a blue coat with red lining, and beneath it is a plaid garment. It wears a blue cap and its face is painted with a broad grin. The puppet's hands are simple and extend from its coat. Next to the puppet is a smaller, more detailed study of the puppet's head and shoulders, capturing its expressive eyes and colorful cap. The scene is rendered on a plain background, contrasting with the vibrant colors of the figure. This is an illustration capturing character and costume in a detailed manner.
Artwork Details
- Date
- c. 1936
- Medium
- watercolor, gouache, pen and ink, and graphite on paperboard
- Dimensions
- 3336 × 4709 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original