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This is a painting of a mannequin-like figure in a detailed outfit. The figure is dressed in a military-style jacket with gold embellishments, wearing black pants with a red stripe. The figure's pose includes a hand saluting at the head. The face and hands are stylized, hinting at expressive or symbolic intent rather than realism. The background is neutral, emphasizing the brightly colored garment. The style is akin to Emile Cero, as indicated by the signature.
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This is a painting of a mannequin-like figure in a detailed outfit. The figure is dressed in a military-style jacket with gold embellishments, wearing black pants with a red stripe. The figure's pose includes a hand saluting at the head. The face and hands are stylized, hinting at expressive or symbolic intent rather than realism. The background is neutral, emphasizing the brightly colored garment. The style is akin to Emile Cero, as indicated by the signature.

National Gallery of Art · Index of American Design

"Bell Hop" Marionette

Emile Cero

Date
c. 1938
Medium
watercolor, graphite, and pen and ink on paper
Dimensions
overall: 35.5 x 28 cm (14 x 11 in.) Original IAD Object: 42" high
Classification
Index of American Design · Drawing
Accession number
1943.8.15682
Credit line
Index of American Design
Time span
1926 to 1950
Department
CG-W
Original NGA record Wikidata

Subjects and terms

  • San Francisco
  • American
Inscription

lower right in black ink: EMILE CERO

NGA object ID 27773. 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.