Puppet

c. 1940

Hilda Olson

Associated Names
Hilda Olson

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows a figure portrayed in full-body, standing with arms slightly bent at the elbows. The figure has detailed facial features including a mustache, red cheeks, and a small triangular marking below the lips. The hair is styled in a bold manner with slick, wavy locks. The figure is dressed in a colorful outfit with intricate patterns, long sleeves with red, yellow, and pink zigzag designs, and a black twisted belt at the waist. The boots are black with a slightly pointed toe. The hands are holding a small object. The background is plain light cream. The artist's name, Hilda Olson, is at the bottom right corner.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, and pen and ink on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 35.5 x 24.6 cm (14 x 9 11/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 34 1/2" long

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.15723


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in watercolor: HILDA OLSON

Wikidata ID

Q64574338

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