Steamboat Coin Bank

c. 1938

Alf Bruseth

Associated Names
Alf Bruseth

Artist, American, active c. 1935

This painting depicts a blue toy paddle steamer and its mechanical interior. The artwork includes two views of the toy paddle steamer: one displaying the side profile of the boat with two red smokestacks and a central paddle wheel, and the other showing an aerial view revealing gears and mechanical components. The boat is painted in soft blue with red and yellow accents. The painting highlights the functionality of the wind-up toy and the charm of vintage toys. stylistically reminiscent of Charles Sheeler.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, gouache, and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 22.9 x 30.6 cm (9 x 12 1/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 7 5/8" long; 1 5/8" wide; smoke stacks: 7/16" wide; pilot house: 13/16" high; 5/8" wide

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.15744

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in watercolor: ALF BRUSETH

Wikidata ID

Q64534214

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