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Frances Cohen

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture depicts a bust of a figure with classical features. The material appears to be a brown-toned stone, with remnants of colored paint in patches of blue and red scattered across the surface. The bust shows the upper body and head, with significant wear and surface imperfections. The drapery is depicted with a series of parallel folds over the chest, secured by what looks like a circular brooch on the right shoulder. The sculpture is positioned facing forwards, displaying a slightly upward gaze.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1937
Medium
watercolor and graphite on paper
Dimensions
3119 × 5116 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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