Marylin, the Trapeze Artist 1935 - 1942

Frank Gray's watercolor on paper, "Marylin, the Trapeze Artist," depicts a marionette in mid-air, hanging upside down from its strings. The artist's meticulous detail in the puppet's clothing and facial expression, along with the inclusion of two smaller marionettes, suggests Gray's interest in the theatricality and intricacy of puppetry. The artwork, dated between 1935 and 1942, is a testament to Gray's unique approach to capturing the ephemeral beauty of a moment in time.