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"Galatea" Figurehead

Mary E. Humes

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture features a female figure standing on a rectangular pedestal. She is partially draped with a cloth covering her lower body and holding it in place with her right hand. Her left hand gently holds the drapery over her upper body. The figure's pose is slightly tilted with her gaze directed upwards. The sculpture is monochromatic with shades of gray and off-white, possibly made of a stone material like marble. Details in the hair, facial features, and folds of the drapery contribute to a lifelike appearance.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1940
Medium
watercolor and graphite on paper
Dimensions
3294 × 4941 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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