"Punch" Boxer with Blue Coat

c. 1937

Ruth Abrams

Associated Names
Ruth Abrams

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows a puppet up to the torso, sitting in a slightly reclined position. The puppet has exaggerated facial features, including a large red smile, bright blue eyes, and a bulbous nose, with a bald head and wispy hair at the sides. It is dressed in an old-fashioned, elaborate outfit consisting of a long-sleeved, blue coat with lace at the cuffs and a white ruffled collar, paired with dark trousers. The puppet's hands and legs are gloved or covered, matching its clothing. It sits on a round object draped with a red striped cloth. The background is plain and neutral. The name "Ruth E. Abranson" is inscribed at the bottom right.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 49.1 x 38.2 cm (19 5/16 x 15 1/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 21" high

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.15696


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in watercolor: Ruth G. Abrams

Wikidata ID

Q64630036

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