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Figurehead: "Quaker"

Elizabeth Moutal

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture depicts a bust of a man dressed in attire reminiscent of the 18th century. The man has a stoic expression, wearing a tricorn hat and a high-collared shirt with a cravat. The sculpture is colored with a yellowish tone for the skin, a black hat, and a grayish-blue outfit with buttons. It appears to be made of wood with a textured surface and visible cracks at the base. The bust emerges from a weathered rectangular block. The sculpture is presented in a frontal view, showing detailed carving of the facial features and clothing.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1939
Medium
watercolor, graphite, and pen and ink on paperboard
Dimensions
3406 × 4004 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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