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The image shows a person standing. The individual is facing slightly to the left, with their body turned slightly towards the viewer. The person has a round face with distinct features and is wearing a cap with a flat top. The individual has short, dark hair visible beneath the hat. The person is dressed in a dark uniform, buttoned up at the front, with matching trousers and shoes. Their arms rest by their sides. There is no visible jewelry or objects being held by the person. The background is a plain, light-colored surface, with the signature "WM Spiecher" written in the bottom right corner.
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The image shows a person standing. The individual is facing slightly to the left, with their body turned slightly towards the viewer. The person has a round face with distinct features and is wearing a cap with a flat top. The individual has short, dark hair visible beneath the hat. The person is dressed in a dark uniform, buttoned up at the front, with matching trousers and shoes. Their arms rest by their sides. There is no visible jewelry or objects being held by the person. The background is a plain, light-colored surface, with the signature "WM Spiecher" written in the bottom right corner.

National Gallery of Art · Index of American Design

Bank: Policeman

William Spiecker

Date
c. 1937
Medium
watercolor, gouache, and graphite on paper
Dimensions
overall: 29.8 x 21.8 cm (11 3/4 x 8 9/16 in.) Original IAD Object: 5 1/2" high; 2 3/4" wide
Classification
Index of American Design · Drawing
Accession number
1943.8.8574
Credit line
Index of American Design
Time span
1926 to 1950
Department
CG-W
Original NGA record Wikidata

Subjects and terms

  • American
Inscription

lower right in watercolor: Wm Spiecker

NGA object ID 20771. Collection metadata is reproduced under CC0. This work is included because its NGA published-image record is marked open access; visitors should recheck the source record before substantial reuse.