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Figurehead: Warrior

Mary E. Humes

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a medieval bust wearing a suit of armor. The image shows a detailed drawing of a bust adorned in intricately detailed armor. The armor features a decorative pattern with scales on the shoulders and a prominent emblem on the chest. The bust is draped with a cloth with ornate patterns. On the helmet, there is an intricate design with a small figure or decoration perched on top. The craftsmanship of the sculpted details and the shading in the drawing emphasize the ornate and historical nature of this figure.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1938
Medium
watercolor, colored pencil, and graphite on paper
Dimensions
3369 × 4841 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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