Old Nick, the Devil

c. 1937

George File

Associated Names
George File

Artist, American, c. 1885 - unknown

The image shows a puppet that resembles a devil-like figure. The puppet stands against a plain, light-colored backdrop. Its head is red with exaggerated devilish features. The puppet wears a long, red, vertically striped garment, covering its entire body. The legs are stubby with beige fabric feet. There is a small dark patch under the nose, and a signature "G.J. File" is at the bottom right corner.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, gouache, pen and ink, and graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 49.1 x 38 cm (19 5/16 x 14 15/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 24" high

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.16877

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in black ink: G.J. File

Wikidata ID

Q64571424

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