Punch's Head

c. 1937

Edward Strzalkowski

Associated Names
Edward Strzalkowski

Artist, American, active c. 1935

This is a painting of a mask with exaggerated features. The mask depicted in the painting has a tall, conical red hat, large wide-open eyes, a broad grin, and red markings on its cheeks and mouth. It is adorned with a decorative band just below the hat. The mask is dressed in a white ruffled collar. The artwork captures the intricate details of the mask, highlighting its texture and vivid colors.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

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

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 50.7 x 38.7 cm (19 15/16 x 15 1/4 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 25 1/2" high

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.16878

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in black ink: ED. STAZALKOWSKI.

Wikidata ID

Q64557641

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