Toy Bank

1935/1942

Sarkis Erganian

Associated Names
Sarkis Erganian

Artist, American, born Turkey, c. 1866 - 1950

The image shows a clown statue doing a handstand on top of a blue orb, which is supported by a yellow and gold base. The clown is dressed in a red and orange outfit, with black shoes and a light blue ruffle around its neck, and it has white hair and a smiling face. The color palette consists of warm colors such as red, orange, and yellow, along with the blue of the orb. The clown is positioned upside down with its feet in the air, centered on the orb, which is on the base. The composition is set against a plain background.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 40.7 x 30.5 cm (16 x 12 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.8541


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in watercolor: S. Erganian

Wikidata ID

Q64630553

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