Toy Bank

c. 1937

Chris Makrenos

Associated Names
Chris Makrenos

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows a toy-like model of a building resembling a vintage bank. The model features a vibrant red roof with dormer windows and a blue facade with intricate details such as a chimney and arched windows. The color palette consists of reds, blues, and shades of gray. The model is centrally positioned showing its front and side angles prominently, with a slot on its roof. In the upper right corner, there is a small sketch of a person.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, gouache, pen and ink, and graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 40.7 x 30.7 cm (16 x 12 1/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 6 5/8" high to top of chimney; 4 3/4" square at eaves

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.8518

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

upper right in watercolor: scale drawing of inside of bank; lower right in watercolor: Christ Makrenos

Wikidata ID

Q64539846

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