The sculpture depicts a man aiming a rifle at a bear. The man is kneeling and dressed in a red shirt, fringed brown pants, and a cap with a feather. The bear is standing on its hind legs with its mouth open, facing the man. The sculpture is painted in various colors, including red, brown, and dark brown with lighter patches. The base resembles a grassy terrain. The material appears to be a painted carving, possibly made of wood or a similar substance.

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Toy Bank

Archie Thompson (American, 1886-1975)

c. 1941

Medium: watercolor and graphite on paper
Classification: Index of American Design
Dimensions: overall: 30.5 x 34.4 cm (12 x 13 9/16 in.) ; Original IAD Object: 7 3/4" high; 10 1/2" long; 2 7/8" wide
Culture: American
Museum: National Gallery of Art, CG-W
Credit line: Index of American Design
Rights: Public domain (NGA Open Access, CC0), as the museum states it.
Who can see it: Teens profiles and older: its subject is for older viewers (war, death, the Passion, drink or the like). How works are placed

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