Ambulance Carriage Toy

c. 1939

Chris Makrenos

Associated Names
Chris Makrenos

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows an antique toy vehicle resembling an old-style ambulance with large wheels and a miniature driver figure seated at the front. The toy is mainly dark brown with faded markings and a metallic shine, while the driver is darker with a greenish uniform. The vehicle faces left, with the driver on the right side. The background is plain and light beige, contrasting with the darker tones of the toy.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 28 x 39.6 cm (11 x 15 9/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 10 3/4" long; 7" wide

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.15747

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower left in watercolor: CHRIS MAKRENOS

Wikidata ID

Q64539895

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