Punch as Clown

c. 1936

Lillian Stahl

Associated Names
Lillian Stahl

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows a puppet dressed in a bright red outfit, including a full-length dress and a pointed hat. The puppet has facial features painted in natural colors, and it wears a yellow ruffled collar. The color scheme includes vibrant red and yellow tones, with some skin tones on the puppet's face and hands. The puppet is positioned slightly right of center against a plain, light-colored background.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, gouache, and graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 49.5 x 37.9 cm (19 1/2 x 14 15/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 13" high

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.16870


Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64593221

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