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The image is a painting of a puppet. It depicts a puppet dressed in a colorful ensemble, with a head featuring exaggerated facial features like red cheeks and a large grin, topped with a tuft of hair. The puppet's body is adorned in a detailed, patterned vest over a yellowish costume with baggy trousers, black shoes, and extended arms. The painting style is realistic and detailed, showcasing the textures and colors of the puppet's attire and face. The background is a simple, neutral tone that accentuates the puppet.
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The image is a painting of a puppet. It depicts a puppet dressed in a colorful ensemble, with a head featuring exaggerated facial features like red cheeks and a large grin, topped with a tuft of hair. The puppet's body is adorned in a detailed, patterned vest over a yellowish costume with baggy trousers, black shoes, and extended arms. The painting style is realistic and detailed, showcasing the textures and colors of the puppet's attire and face. The background is a simple, neutral tone that accentuates the puppet.

National Gallery of Art · Index of American Design

"Punch" Clown Puppet

Florian Rokita

Date
c. 1937
Medium
watercolor and graphite on paperboard
Dimensions
overall: 48.6 x 37.8 cm (19 1/8 x 14 7/8 in.) Original IAD Object: 22 1/2" high
Classification
Index of American Design · Drawing
Accession number
1943.8.15695
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: FLORIAN / ROKITA.

NGA object ID 27786. 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.