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Elizabeth Fairchild

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture depicts a female figure in a dynamic pose, with her right arm raised and left arm bent at the elbow, suggesting a gesture or motion. The figure is clothed in a flowing garment with detailed folds that imply movement or wind. Additionally, there is a crown or diadem on her head. The material of the sculpture appears to be a painted medium, with mostly gray tones and shadows for depth and texture, as well as golden accents. The figure is on a rectangular base and appears life-sized or slightly smaller.

Artwork Details

Date
1935/1942
Medium
watercolor and graphite on paper
Dimensions
3447 × 4138 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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