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Hand Puppet - Snapdragon

c. 1936

Chris Makrenos

Associated Names

Chris Makrenos

Artist, American, active c. 1935

This is a painting of an animal head, with an open mouth. The head has sharp, triangular teeth and scales. It is covered in a dark material with hints of turquoise and orange hues. The background is a neutral surface with the artist's name "Chas E. Markens" signed at the side.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paperboard
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 47.7 x 38.1 cm (18 3/4 x 15 in.)
Original IAD Object: 17" high; 7" long
Accession Number

1943.8.15694

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in watercolor: CHRIST E. MAKRENOS

Wikidata ID

Q64539893

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