This is a painting showing a toy soldier aiming a rifle at a child near a tower. The image features a toy soldier in period clothing, holding a rifle pointed towards a child partially hidden behind a small brick tower. The child wears simple clothing and has a top knot hairstyle. The scene is set on a flat base for depth and perspective. The details and coloring suggest a historical or whimsical theme, resembling a scene from a fable. The style is similar to that of anonymous folk artists, portraying a handcrafted toy or model, focusing on storytelling through miniature figures.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1935/1942
- Medium
- watercolor and graphite on paperboard
- Dimensions
- 4691 × 3131 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original