Roy Moon

American, active c. 1935

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The image displays an open decorative chest with intricate floral designs on the exterior, featuring dark blue with bright red, pink, yellow, green, and blue accents. The chest is shown with the lid open, revealing a cream-colored interior with a floral design on the inside of the lid and an inner compartment on the right side. The chest is positioned fully open and centered in the image on a plain background.
Roy Moon, Painted Wooden Chest or Casket, c. 1939, watercolor, colored pencil, and graphite on paperboard, Index of American Design, 1943.8.4627

Painted Wooden Chest or Casket

Roy Moon · c. 1939 · watercolor, colored pencil, and graphite on paperboard ·  Accession ID  1943.8.4627

The sculpture depicts a figure resembling Napoleon Bonaparte, characterized by a military uniform and a bicorne hat. The figure's right hand is tucked into the front of the uniform, a pose associated with Napoleon. The sculpture is made from a light-colored material, likely stone or ceramic, giving it a polished yet textured appearance. The subject's facial features are detailed, with a stern expression. The sculpture's shape is rounded and compact, resembling a capsule or an egg, with stylized proportions that emphasize a larger head in relation to the body.
Roy Moon, Napoleon Jug, c. 1939, watercolor and graphite on paperboard, Index of American Design, 1943.8.6223

Napoleon Jug

Roy Moon · c. 1939 · watercolor and graphite on paperboard ·  Accession ID  1943.8.6223