Wooden Whirligig

c. 1942

Laura Bilodeau

Associated Names
Laura Bilodeau

Artist, American, 1896 - 1982

This is a painting of a toy soldier puppet. The image depicts a marionette styled after a historical military figure. The puppet is dressed in a uniform with blue jacket, white trousers, and black boots. It wears a dark blue headgear. The puppet's right arm is raised holding a curved sword, and its left arm holds a slender weapon. A red sash is tied around its waist. The figure stands on a small platform with strings above. The background is plain.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 51.6 x 37.9 cm (20 5/16 x 14 15/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.16309

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64592695

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