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Figurehead from Bark "George"

Mary E. Humes

National Gallery of Art

The image displays a bust of a person, with the upper part of the body visible. The person is in a three-quarter view, facing slightly left. They have light brown hair styled in an 18th-century manner. The facial features are detailed, with blue eyes and red lips. The person wears a blue coat with gold decorations, and a white cravat around the neck. They hold a book close to the chest with both hands. The background is plain with a light beige tone.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1939
Medium
watercolor, colored pencil, and graphite on paper
Dimensions
3406 × 4079 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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