Penny Bank (Elephant)

c. 1939

Ben Lassen

Associated Names
Ben Lassen

Artist, American, 1904 - 1968

The image displays a carved wooden elephant as the largest object placed centrally against a plain light background. The elephant shows detailed texture with a mix of dark brown and earthy tones, complemented by intricate carved patterns and lighter accents on its feet and tusks. The carved name "Billy Larsen" is seen in the bottom left corner. The elephant faces left and is located slightly above and to the right from the bottom left corner of the frame.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, gouache, and pen and ink on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 22 x 27.5 cm (8 11/16 x 10 13/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 3 3/8" high; 4 3/4" long

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.8442

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: BEN LASSEN

Wikidata ID

Q64537188

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