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Puppet in Toilet

1987

Mark Kostabi

Associated Names

Mark Kostabi

Artist, American, born 1960

The image displays black lines forming an abstract composition with a dominant circular shape in the top area, surrounded by claw-like extensions. The central figure is accentuated with shading and contrast between light and dark, creating an illusion of texture and depth.

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Artwork overview

Medium

black ink on wove paper
Credit Line

Dorothy and Herbert Vogel Collection
Dimensions

overall: 30.5 x 23 cm (12 x 9 1/16 in.)
Accession Number

2007.6.41

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Vogel, New York; gift to NGA, 2007.

Associated Names

Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Vogel

Inscriptions

lower left in black ink: Kostabi 1987; upper left verso in black ink: PUPPET IN TOILET

Wikidata ID

Q64595381

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