"The Doctor" Marionette

c. 1937

Ruth Abrams

Associated Names
Ruth Abrams

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image depicts a puppet-like figure of a person standing with one arm raised and the other lowered. The figure has exaggerated facial features, with red cheeks, wide eyes, and curly black hair styled close to the head. The puppet is dressed in elaborate clothing with a purple outfit, frilled cuffs, and trimming, along with matching pants. The background is plain, and there are no visible accessories or objects held by the figure. The artist's signature is present in the bottom right corner.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 50.9 x 38.3 cm (20 1/16 x 15 1/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 20 3/4" high

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.15698

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in watercolor: Ruth G. Abrams

Wikidata ID

Q64630037

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