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Water Spout

Raymond E. Noble

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture depicts a head with exaggerated facial features, including bulging eyes and a wide-open mouth. It is made of stone with natural earth-toned colors such as various shades of brown and beige. The stone surface looks rough and weathered. The head has stylized hair or decorative elements on the sides, creating a wide and somewhat flattened appearance across the top. The open mouth is circular. The expression appears to be one of surprise or shock, capturing a moment of exaggerated animation.

Artwork Details

Date
1939
Medium
watercolor, colored pencil, and graphite on paper
Dimensions
3299 × 4438 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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