Cigar Store Figure: "Punch"

c. 1939

Robert Pohle

Associated Names
Robert Pohle

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The sculpture depicts a figure dressed in a fanciful costume typical of a harlequin or jester. The subject is standing upright on a rectangular base and has a congenial expression on its face. The attire consists of a tall hat, a ruffled collar, a red shirt adorned with gold decorative elements, and teal pants. The outfit is complemented by teal pants with gold accents and black shoes. The sculpture stands in a full form in front of us, allowing a clear view of its detailed and colorful attire.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, and colored pencil on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 54 x 38 cm (21 1/4 x 14 15/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.10130

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1970

  • Hornung, Clarence P., Treasury of American Design. New York, 1970: 81, pl. 235.

Inscriptions

lower right in graphtie: CA 132 / MAY 15, 1939 / June 22, 1939 / R. Pohle

Wikidata ID

Q64629042

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