Mechanical Toy

c. 1937

Isidore Danziger

Associated Names
Isidore Danziger

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows a full-length view of a figure in a dynamic pose. The figure appears to be a marionette or puppet, with visible joints at the shoulders and hips. It is holding spherical objects in both hands. The figure has distinctive facial features including a defined chin, short beard or goatee, short hair, and a blue cap. It is dressed in a grey outfit with a blue bow on the chest, red knee-length socks, and black shoes. The background is plain and neutral. The signature "DANILGER" is at the bottom left of the image.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 36.5 x 28.8 cm (14 3/8 x 11 5/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 9 3/4" high

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.15665


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: DANZIGER

Wikidata ID

Q64578832

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