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"Commodore Morris" Figurehead

F.W. Powell

National Gallery of Art

The image is a bust statue of a man. The man's body faces forward while his head is turned slightly to the left. He has distinct facial features, a clean complexion, and a defined jawline. His hair is styled in a short, neat comb-back with slight waves. The man is wearing a formal military-style uniform with a high white collar, a red sash across the chest, and a dark blue jacket with gold epaulets and buttons. His arms are crossed at the midriff. The bust is mounted on a white sculptural pedestal resembling a ship's figurehead with a shield-like section supporting the bust. The background is plain light-colored.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1938
Medium
watercolor, colored pencil, and graphite on paper
Dimensions
3369 × 4704 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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