Head of a Clown Marionette c. 1939

Vera Van Voris's "Head of a Clown Marionette" is a watercolor painting created around 1939. The artwork depicts a close-up view of a clown's marionette head, showcasing its worn-out features and exaggerated expressions. The painting captures the faded glory of a once-popular entertainment object, hinting at the fleeting nature of performance and the melancholic beauty of time-worn objects. The detail of the loose string attached to the head emphasizes the puppet's role as an object of entertainment and control. This piece, with its focus on the head of a clown marionette, showcases Van Voris's interest in capturing the essence of objects that evoke nostalgia and memory.