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Circus wagon figure: medieval lady

John Matulis

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture depicts a standing figure of a woman dressed in historical attire including a long dress with elaborate drapery and a headdress. The woman has a serene facial expression, with one hand placed across her chest while the other arm hangs by her side. The statue is made of wood, with a natural wood color that has weathered over time, showing signs of age and wear, with its surface marked by grooves and textures typical of carved wood. The sculpture conveys a sense of grounded elegance, with its front-facing posture offering a direct view of the subject, encapsulated within a stand or pedestal supporting the figure from the bottom.

Artwork Details

Date
1940
Medium
watercolor, graphite, colored pencil, and gouache on paper
Dimensions
2047 × 5100 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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