DepartmentEurope
Chimney Sweep
NameFigure
Maker
Wiktor Rysio
DateCA 1955, STAFF
Place madeOZORKOW/LECZYCA, LODZ, POLAND, Europe
MediumWood, Paint
DimensionsOverall: 10 11/16 x 3 3/8 x 2 1/2 in. (27.2 x 8.5 x 6.4 cm)
Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art,Gift of the Girard Foundation Collection, A.1980.56.746.
Object numberA.1980.56.746
DescriptionCarved figure of a chimney sweep. He is painted wearing a black outfit and hat. The man has painted eyes, mouth, mustache and wears a top hat. He carries cleaning brushes in right hand and ropes across the left shoulder.