Wooden Figure

c. 1936

Elmer G. Anderson

Associated Names
Elmer G. Anderson

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows a person standing on a rectangular platform. The person is positioned with one foot slightly forward and their left hand on their hip, while their right hand is raised near their mouth. They have a prominent nose, closed lips, and short, dark hair, and are wearing a tall, cylindrical black hat. The person is dressed in a formal outfit consisting of a long brown jacket, white shirt, and trousers. They are wearing black shoes. There are no visible jewelry or objects in their hands. The background is a plain, light brown color.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, and colored pencil on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 35.7 x 24.5 cm (14 1/16 x 9 5/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.10116


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower left in graphtie: ELMER.G / ANDERSON; lower right in graphite: 1/8 FULL SIZE

Wikidata ID

Q64559110

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