Toy Bank

c. 1941

Archie Thompson

Associated Names
Archie Thompson

Artist, American, 1886-1975

The sculpture depicts a man aiming a rifle at a bear. The man is kneeling and dressed in a red shirt, fringed brown pants, and a cap with a feather. The bear is standing on its hind legs with its mouth open, facing the man. The sculpture is painted in various colors, including red, brown, and dark brown with lighter patches. The base resembles a grassy terrain. The material appears to be a painted carving, possibly made of wood or a similar substance.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 30.5 x 34.4 cm (12 x 13 9/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 7 3/4" high; 10 1/2" long; 2 7/8" wide

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.17142

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower left in ink: ARCHIE THOMPSON

Wikidata ID

Q64536337

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