Marionette: "King Saul"

c. 1937

Elmer Weise

Associated Names
Elmer Weise

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image depicts a marionette puppet with strings attached. The puppet wears a red outfit, a golden helmet, and has large facial features, including prominent eyes, a broad smile, and a distinctive nose. The clothing of the puppet is detailed with dynamic folds and shadows. The artwork emphasizes the whimsical and curious nature of puppetry through the stylistic depiction of the puppet's character.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, pen and ink, and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 47.1 x 30.9 cm (18 9/16 x 12 3/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 7 1/2" high

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.7820

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower left in watercolor: Elmer Weise

Wikidata ID

Q64559233

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