Wooden Santa

c. 1940

Syrena Swanson

Associated Names
Syrena Swanson

Artist, American, 1905 - 1992

The image depicts a person standing upright and looking directly at the viewer. They have fair skin, a delicate mouth, and their hair is mostly covered by a wide-brimmed straw hat with a decorative trim. The person is dressed in an elaborately designed robe with a blue outer cloak featuring gold medallions and a pink inner lining. Underneath, they wear a long white garment adorned with intricate, colorful patterns including floral motifs and a large central bow. The individual appears to be holding a fan in front of their chest. The background is a plain, neutral tone.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, colored pencil, and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 35.5 x 26.7 cm (14 x 10 1/2 in.)
    Original IAD Object: c. 18"high

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.6969


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in watercolor: Syrena Swanson

Wikidata ID

Q64632994

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