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Betty Fuerst

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture is of a female figure in profile, showing her upper torso and head. She has intricately styled hair that is swept up and adorned at the top. The figure is depicted with an exposed chest and is adorned with a decorative garment that features a draped style across the shoulders. The sculpture is painted in a variety of colors, with skin tones for the face and body, rich dark hues for the hair, and red and blue tones for the clothing. The craftsmanship highlights fine details such as the curls of her hair, the facial features, and the folds of her garment.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1940
Medium
watercolor, colored pencil, and graphite on paperboard
Dimensions
3382 × 4442 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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