Toy bank: Man in a Cabin

c. 1937

Chris Makrenos

Associated Names
Chris Makrenos

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The sculpture depicts a small house or cabin with a figure standing at its entrance. The cabin features horizontal wood paneling painted in a green color with red accents on the door and window frame. The structure includes additional details like a star-shaped decoration and tools attached to the exterior of the house. The figure standing in the doorway is dressed in a blue top with yellow pants. The sculpture is crafted from a solid material with painted colors enhancing its appearance to make it look like a quaint and rustic dwelling. The sculpture is placed against a plain background in the image, and an additional drawn design appears to be above the house.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, and pen and ink on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 30.5 x 40.7 cm (12 x 16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 3 3/4" high; 2 3/4" wide; 4 1/2" long

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.8524


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

upper right in watercolor: detail drawing of man upsidedown in doorway of shanty; lower right in watercolor: Christ Makrenos

Wikidata ID

Q64539847

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