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Merry-Go-Round

c. 1935-1943

Leslie Henderson

Associated Names

Leslie Henderson

Artist, American, 1895 - 1988

The image depicts a group of people at a merry-go-round. In the foreground, a woman stands holding balloons, including a Mickey Mouse-shaped one. She wears a hat and a dress, with collar and buttons visible. Beside her stands another person. On the merry-go-round, children ride animal figures. A girl in a dress and hat looks towards the viewer. Surrounding the carousel are dense trees. The scene is in monochrome with an illustrative style.

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Artwork overview

Medium

mezzotint
Credit Line

Reba and Dave Williams Collection, Gift of Reba and Dave Williams
Dimensions

image: 185 x 107 mm
sheet: 227 x 193 mm
Accession Number

2008.115.2460

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

Inscribed: In pencil: lower center, Merry-Go-Round Leslie Henderson

Wikidata ID

Q76454793

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