Billethead Soldier 1935 - 1942

"Billethead Soldier" is an anonymous watercolor painting created between 1935 and 1942. It depicts a soldier in a blue coat, red waistcoat, and white cravat, standing with his right hand on his hip, looking to the left. The figure is carved in a simple, folk art style and appears to be a whimsical representation of a military figure. The painting exemplifies the popular "billethead" genre of folk art, which often depicted military figures, ships, or other patriotic subjects. The art form was prevalent in the early 19th century and has since become a cherished symbol of American folk art.