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The image depicts a vertical, elongated form with a curved shape at the top, leading to intricate lines and shapes resembling a stylized head. It resembles a puppet or marionette head with exaggerated human-like features, including large eyes and an open mouth revealing teeth. The design includes a draped cloth, resembling a cloak or protective garment. The composition suggests theatrical or puppet-like elements, blending abstract lines with characteristics of a stage puppet or character mask.
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The image depicts a vertical, elongated form with a curved shape at the top, leading to intricate lines and shapes resembling a stylized head. It resembles a puppet or marionette head with exaggerated human-like features, including large eyes and an open mouth revealing teeth. The design includes a draped cloth, resembling a cloak or protective garment. The composition suggests theatrical or puppet-like elements, blending abstract lines with characteristics of a stage puppet or character mask.

National Gallery of Art · Index of American Design

"Dog Toby" Hand Puppet

Dorothy Brennan

Date
c. 1936
Medium
watercolor, gouache, and graphite on paperboard
Dimensions
overall: 42.5 x 35.5 cm (16 3/4 x 14 in.) Original IAD Object: 5 1/2" long; 15 1/2" high
Classification
Index of American Design · Drawing
Accession number
1943.8.15681
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 graphite: DOROTHY BRENNAN

NGA object ID 27772. 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.