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Punch's Head

Edward Strzalkowski

National Gallery of Art

This is a painting of a mask with exaggerated features. The mask depicted in the painting has a tall, conical red hat, large wide-open eyes, a broad grin, and red markings on its cheeks and mouth. It is adorned with a decorative band just below the hat. The mask is dressed in a white ruffled collar. The artwork captures the intricate details of the mask, highlighting its texture and vivid colors.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1937
Medium
watercolor, gouache, pen and ink, and graphite on paperboard
Dimensions
3595 × 4958 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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