Toy Bank

c. 1938

James McKenzie

Associated Names
James McKenzie

Artist, American, active c. 1935

This is a painting depicting the biblical tale of Jonah and the Whale. The scene includes a large fish or whale with its mouth open facing a small wooden boat. In the boat, a figure sits. The whale is painted in black with white and red detailing, while the boat is brown and red. The display is on a base with the words "JONAH AND THE WHALE" and ornamental patterns in red and yellow. The painting is in an illustrative or folk art style emphasizing vibrant colors and simplified forms.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and gouache on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 22 x 30 cm (8 11/16 x 11 13/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 5 1/2" high; 10 1/2" long; 3 5/8" wide

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.8463

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in watercolor: James McKenzie

Wikidata ID

Q64580616

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