Cast Iron Bank: Merry go Round

c. 1940

Sarkis Erganian

Associated Names
Sarkis Erganian

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

The image depicts a small carousel-like object with a domed top and intricate cut-out designs featuring figures. It has a color palette of muted browns, grays, and hints of red, giving it a metallic appearance. The object is centered on a light-colored background, with the base slightly smaller than the top, and it is placed on an ornate stand.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 28 x 23 cm (11 x 9 1/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 5" high; 5" in diameter (widest part); 3 1/4" in diameter (base)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.8580

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in watercolor: S. Erganian

Wikidata ID

Q64630554

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