Head of a Clown Marionette

c. 1939

Vera Van Voris

Associated Names
Vera Van Voris

Artist, American, 1913 - 2002

The image shows the head of a detailed and realistic clown. The entire head is visible facing forward, with a slightly elongated neck. The clown has exaggerated facial features including large eyes with prominent black eyebrows, a red bulbous nose, and a wide mouth with red lips. The clown's orange hair appears tousled or unruly, sticking out in various directions. The face shows red and white makeup. A metallic ring hangs from the bottom of the neck. The background is plain and beige, with the name "V. Van Voris" written 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: 35.5 x 28 cm (14 x 11 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 7" high

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.15724


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in black ink: V. VAN VORIS

Wikidata ID

Q64633528

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