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Figurehead: Bust of Washington

Betty Fuerst

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a bust of a person, capturing the head and upper shoulders. The person is in a forward-facing position with their head slightly tilted upwards. The facial features include a pronounced and slightly prominent nose and wide eyes, and the hair is short and curly. The clothing on the bust resembles a draped garment, similar to a toga, rendered in a grayish-blue hue. The bust is mounted on a decorative reddish-brown base. The background of the image is plain and off-white.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1937
Medium
watercolor, colored pencil, and graphite on paperboard
Dimensions
3457 × 4417 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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