Backdrop for Puppet Show c. 1937

"Backdrop for Puppet Show" is a watercolor painting created by Vera Van Voris in 1937. It depicts a detailed interior scene, likely for a puppet show, featuring a fireplace, a doorway, a window, and a clothesline with laundry hanging on it. The setting is a simple, domestic space, adding a whimsical quality to the artwork. The scene is rendered in Van Voris's distinctive style, capturing a sense of warmth and everyday life that likely would have resonated with the original audience. The artwork exemplifies Van Voris's mastery of watercolor and her attention to detail.