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The image shows a marionette puppet suspended by strings. The puppet has exaggerated features, including large eyes, colorful cheeks, a black mustache and beard. It wears a vibrant robe with golden hexagonal shapes, full sleeves, and dark footwear. The puppet's head is covered with a turban. The background is neutral.
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The image shows a marionette puppet suspended by strings. The puppet has exaggerated features, including large eyes, colorful cheeks, a black mustache and beard. It wears a vibrant robe with golden hexagonal shapes, full sleeves, and dark footwear. The puppet's head is covered with a turban. The background is neutral.

National Gallery of Art · Index of American Design

"David and Goliath" Marionette

Ruth Abrams

Date
c. 1937
Medium
watercolor, graphite and gouache on paperboard
Dimensions
overall: 48.5 x 36 cm (19 1/8 x 14 3/16 in.) Original IAD Object: 21" high
Classification
Index of American Design · Drawing
Accession number
1943.8.15644
Credit line
Index of American Design
Time span
1926 to 1950
Department
CG-W
Original NGA record Wikidata

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  • American
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lower right in watercolor: Ruth G. Abrams

NGA object ID 27735. 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.