Puppet

1935/1942

George File

Associated Names
George File

Artist, American, c. 1885 - unknown

The image depicts a marionette puppet suspended by strings attached to its head, arms, and legs. The puppet is in a standing posture with its legs slightly bent and arms extended outward. Its facial features are exaggerated and cartoonish, including red cheeks, a wide mouth, a large mustache, and blue eyes against a tan complexion. The puppet has short, spiky brown hair and is dressed in a black suit with a white shirt, black tie, and black shoes. It holds a brush in its left hand and a folded stack of paper or canvas in its right hand. The background is a plain, light beige color.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, pen and ink, and gouache on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 48.3 x 38.4 cm (19 x 15 1/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.15655


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in watercolor: G.J. File

Wikidata ID

Q64571409

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