Circus Wagon Figure

c. 1938

John Matulis

Associated Names
John Matulis

Artist, American, 1910 - 2000

The sculpture depicts a standing man dressed in historical attire with a large hat and a prominently visible dagger tucked into his belt. The man is wearing an outfit that appears to be from a past era, consisting of a tunic with a wide collar and puffed sleeves. His facial features, hat, and hands are carefully carved. The sculpture is made of wood, evident from the visible wood grain and texture that run throughout the figure. The wood has a natural color, with brown tones and some areas appearing slightly weathered or patinated. The sculpture is positioned upright and directly facing the viewer, with the man standing with legs slightly apart and arms bent at the elbows, holding the handle of the dagger. The base of the sculpture reads "MAN WITH A DAGGER."

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 58.6 x 25.6 cm (23 1/16 x 10 1/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 54" high

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.16435


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

across bottom in watercolor: MAN WITH A DAGGER

Wikidata ID

Q64583795

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