Bank: Policeman

c. 1937

William Spiecker

Associated Names
William Spiecker

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows a person standing. The individual is facing slightly to the left, with their body turned slightly towards the viewer. The person has a round face with distinct features and is wearing a cap with a flat top. The individual has short, dark hair visible beneath the hat. The person is dressed in a dark uniform, buttoned up at the front, with matching trousers and shoes. Their arms rest by their sides. There is no visible jewelry or objects being held by the person. The background is a plain, light-colored surface, with the signature "WM Spiecher" written in the bottom right corner.

Media Options

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, gouache, and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 29.8 x 21.8 cm (11 3/4 x 8 9/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 5 1/2" high; 2 3/4" wide

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.8574


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in watercolor: Wm Spiecker

Wikidata ID

Q64639525

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