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"The Rhine" Figurehead

Rosamond P. Gray

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture depicts a figure of a woman in a dynamic pose, seemingly leaning forward with her head slightly raised. She is adorned in a flowing dress that gathers and folds intricately around her body. The material of the sculpture appears to be a light beige or terracotta-colored stone. The figure is shown in profile, facing to the viewer's right, against a plain background, highlighting the details in her garment and the gentle curls of her hair. The sculpture is presented without any visible base or support.

Artwork Details

Date
1935/1942
Medium
watercolor, graphite, and colored pencil on paper
Dimensions
3269 × 4567 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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