Whirligig: Hessian Soldier

c. 1937

Mina Lowry

Associated Names
Mina Lowry

Artist, American, born Canada, 1894 - 1942

The image shows a standing figure made of wood, with exaggerated curved arms extending to the sides. The figure has a caricature-like face with a pronounced mustache and a grimacing smile, along with a helmet-like top knot on its head. It wears a red tunic, beige trousers, and tall black boots. The arms hold long, curved sabers. The background is plain with a light beige surface.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, and pen and ink on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 28.9 x 22.4 cm (11 3/8 x 8 13/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 26 3/4" high

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.16271

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64617868

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