Joe, the Cannibal

c. 1937

Edward Strzalkowski

Associated Names
Edward Strzalkowski

Artist, American, active c. 1935

This is a drawing of a marionette puppet with a dark face, wearing a white outfit and a reddish-brown fringe belt. The marionette is depicted in a neutral position with one arm slightly raised, revealing the strings that control its movement. The puppet's head is exaggerated in features, with large eyes and a broad smile. It wears a white top and matching pants with black shoes, and there appears to be a red ribbon at the wrist. The overall composition is centered on a simple, unadorned background, emphasizing the puppet's intricate design and detail.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, and pen and ink on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 51 x 38.2 cm (20 1/16 x 15 1/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 18 1/4" high

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.16864


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in watercolor: ED STRZALKOWSKI

Wikidata ID

Q64557638

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