"Baby" Hand Puppet c. 1936

"Baby" Hand Puppet, c. 1936, is a drawing by American artist Elmer Weise, depicting a hand puppet in the form of a humanoid figure. The puppet, dressed in a simple, white, hooded garment, stands with one arm raised, its face exaggerated with large eyes and a red, open mouth. Weise's detailed drawing captures the puppet's comical nature, highlighting its oversized features and playful pose. "Baby" Hand Puppet is an example of Weise's unique style and his fascination with the performative aspects of puppetry. It speaks to his lifelong exploration of the human figure and its potential for expression through a variety of mediums.