Penny Bank

c. 1941

Herman Schulze

Associated Names
Herman Schulze

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows a gnome figurine placed in the center against a light background. The figurine is primarily in shades of dark brown with faint highlights that reveal its texture and form. It stands upright with its arms positioned close to its body, holding a tool or object. The subtle color contrast between the figurine and the backdrop highlights its features, and the artist's signature, "h. schulze," is visible towards the bottom left corner of the image.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    graphite and watercolor on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 28.9 x 22 cm (11 3/8 x 8 11/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 6 1/8" high

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.8567

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: h. schulze

Wikidata ID

Q64574219

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