Toy Bank: Donkey Cart

1938

Charles Moss

Associated Names
Charles Moss

Artist, American, active c. 1935

This is a painting showing a donkey pulling a cart with a figure and another figure standing beside it. The scene depicts a donkey harnessed to a simple wooden cart with large wheels. The cart is occupied by a figure wearing a red hat, blue shirt, and gray trousers who is holding the reins. Another figure stands beside the donkey, wearing a red jacket and blue pants. The style of the painting includes caricature-like elements and vibrant colors. This painting is reminiscent of the style of Charles E. Ware, known for this type of illustrative work.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 22 x 29.8 cm (8 11/16 x 11 3/4 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 8" high; 10" long; 2 3/4" wide

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.8476


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower left in watercolor: Chas F. Moss 38

Wikidata ID

Q64538800

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