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Figurehead: Mermaid

Lucille Chabot

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture depicts a mermaid with a human upper body and a detailed fish tail. She has a stern or contemplative facial expression, with leaf-like details in her hair. The sculpture is made of a beige or light brown material, possibly stone. The mermaid appears to have a mythical and sculptural presence, standing independently. The tail ends with an ornate flourish.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1942
Medium
watercolor, graphite, and colored pencil on paperboard
Dimensions
3444 × 4429 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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