Marionette (Detail)

c. 1937

Elmer Weise

Associated Names
Elmer Weise

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image features an illustration emphasizing the side profile of a head with exaggerated facial features, including a large nose, blue eye, and full lips. The head is bald on top with dark textured material resembling hair flowing down the back. A red band around the neck suggests clothing. The background is plain off-white, and there are no visible accessories or objects.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

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

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 35.6 x 19.9 cm (14 x 7 13/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 5 1/8" long; 2 3/4" wide

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.15656

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower left in black ink: ELMER / WEISE

Wikidata ID

Q64559253

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