Whirligig

c. 1939

Selma Sandler

Associated Names
Selma Sandler

Artist, American, 1917 - 2005

The sculpture depicts a figure wearing a tall top hat and standing upright with one arm raised. The figure appears to be humanoid, with a discernible head, torso, arms, and legs, though the limbs are minimally detailed and the posture somewhat rigid. The material of the sculpture is wood, with visible grain patterns and a natural, unpainted wooden color. The figure's design suggests a stylized or primitive representation rather than a realistic one. It is mounted on a wooden base that keeps it upright. The proportions of the figure seem well-balanced, with the top hat adding to its height and making it stand out, while the overall appearance is both rustic and intriguing.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 48 x 33.5 cm (18 7/8 x 13 3/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 18 1/4" high

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.16306


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: S. Sandler

Wikidata ID

Q64630753

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