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Stern Board from Ship "John Penrose"

Mary E. Humes

National Gallery of Art

This is a painting of a sculptural relief design. The image depicts an intricately designed relief within a semicircular frame. At the center is a detailed bust of an individual wearing 19th-century attire, featuring a formal suit with a red scarf and detailed facial features, surrounded by stylized acanthus leaves and decorative gold elements. The background is a soft, muted blue that contrasts with the warm tones of gold and red. The perimeter is bordered with a laurel wreath pattern.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1939
Medium
watercolor, colored pencil, graphite, pen and ink and gouache on paper
Dimensions
5050 × 3255 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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