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Whirligig

American 20th Century

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture in the image depicts a human figure in toy or puppet-like form, possibly representing a soldier or guard. The figure wears a red vest with buttons, dark blue pants, a black hat, and stands on a circular base. One arm is raised high, holding a white elongated object while the other arm is lowered, also holding a similar white object. The color scheme includes red, blue, black, and white, giving it a stylized design. The sculpture appears to be made of wood or a similar painted material, providing a strong and traditional appearance.

Artwork Details

Date
1935/1942
Medium
watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paperboard
Dimensions
3064 × 5127 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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