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Punch and Judy Bank

c. 1937

Alf Bruseth

Associated Names

Alf Bruseth

Artist, American, active c. 1935

This is a painting of a puppet theater with two characters, Punch and Judy. They are positioned behind a small stage with curtains. Above the theater is a red rhomboidal object with dark accents. The artwork is detailed with fine lines and vibrant colors. It is in the style of American Folk Art.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor, gouache, pen and ink, and graphite on paper
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 35.6 x 28.1 cm (14 x 11 1/16 in.)
Original IAD Object: 7 3/8" high; 6 1/8" wide
Accession Number

1943.8.8616

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in watercolor: ALF BRUSETH

Wikidata ID

Q64534199

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