Negro Hand Puppet

c. 1936

Beverly Chichester

Associated Names
Beverly Chichester

Artist, American, active c. 1935

This is a painting of a blackface caricature toy figure. The painting features a doll-like figure standing on a circular base, characterized by a black face with exaggerated white eyes and a wide, toothy grin highlighted in red. The figure is dressed in a bright yellow outfit with green accents, including a coat with large round buttons. The hands are also black, matching the face. Next to the full figure is a side profile view of its head. The background is a plain, cream-colored surface.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 43.2 x 27.9 cm (17 x 11 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 14 1/2" high

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.15703

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: Beverly Chichester

Wikidata ID

Q64537631

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