Toy Bank: Frog

1935/1942

William O. Fletcher

Associated Names
William O. Fletcher

Artist, American, c. 1880 - 1954

This is a painting of sculptural frog figures. The painting features two stylized representations of frogs lying on an abstract base. The frogs appear to be made of wood or stone, with a lifelike yet surreal appearance. The figures are on a neutral background that accentuates their forms and colors. This style of painting is reminiscent of Max Ernst, known for surreal and dreamlike depictions of the natural world.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, gouache, and pen and ink on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 28.3 x 35.4 cm (11 1/8 x 13 15/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 4 1/2" high; 8 1/2" long; 3" wide

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.8485

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in watercolor: W.O. Fletcher.

Wikidata ID

Q64638837

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