Whirligig

c. 1936

Bernard Westmacott

Associated Names
Bernard Westmacott

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows a pencil drawing of a wooden figure resembling a toy soldier with articulated joints. The figure has its arms extended outwards, holding paddle-like objects. The drawing is monochromatic, using different shades of gray to depict the texture and form of the figure. It is positioned upright, slightly facing left, in the center of the image. The artist's signature "Bernard Westmacott" is in the lower right corner, along with a scale for reference.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 29 x 22.6 cm (11 7/16 x 8 7/8 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 12 1/2" high

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.16276

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: Bernard Westmacott

Wikidata ID

Q64537357

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