Penny Bank

1935/1942

Grace Halpin

Associated Names
Grace Halpin

Artist, American, 1909 - 1978

This is a drawing of an elephant. The elephant is wearing a circus outfit and is standing on a platform. The outfit is red and gold, with a harness-like design and yellow patterns. The elephant is shown standing on its hind legs. The drawing has bold outlines and simplified features. Handwritten notes by Grace Halpin are present on the right side, highlighting features such as the opening for coins. The drawing appears to be in a conceptual or illustrative style, possibly depicting a design or prototype for a practical item like a toy or decorative figure.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, gouache, graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 30.5 x 22.9 cm (12 x 9 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.8815


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: OTHER SIDE OF BANK SHOWING OPENING AT TOP FOR COINS AND CONNECTION ON FRONT TOP HOOP / GRACE HALPIN.

Wikidata ID

Q64572723

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