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Helen E. Gilman

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a sculpture of a woman with an upward gaze. She wears jewelry around her neck and has flowers in her hair. The sculpture has intricate detailing with colorful elements in shades of pink, red, green, and earth tones. The material seems to be painted wood or a composite material. The sculpture is a bust form with a stylized decorative motif.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1936
Medium
watercolor and graphite on paper
Dimensions
3344 × 3355 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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