Toy Bank: Donkey and Cart by Isidore Danziger

Toy Bank: Donkey and Cart c. 1941

isidoredanziger

drawing

imaginative character sketch

automotive illustration

aged paper

toned paper

caricature

personal sketchbook

coloured pencil

watercolour illustration

cartoon carciture

watercolor

This colorful 1941 watercolor by Isidore Danziger depicts a "Toy Bank: Donkey and Cart" which was likely a popular cast iron toy. The artwork captures the whimsical nature of the toy, featuring a brightly painted donkey pulling a cart with a driver. The depiction of the toy is realistic, capturing details like the harness and the inscription on the bank. This whimsical depiction of a toy bank showcases the artist's keen eye for detail and understanding of childhood nostalgia.