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Tradesman's Sign

Beatrice DeKalb

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture shows a figure dressed in Roman soldier attire, including a helmet with a red plume, red tunic, armor overlay, short kilt, and knee-high boots. The clothing and accessories are painted in red, grey, and metallic tones. The sculpture has a textured surface and stands upright on a square base, with one arm raised forward and the other on the chest in a pose of readiness.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1939
Medium
watercolor, colored pencil, and heightening on paper
Dimensions
2859 × 3888 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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