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Wooden Pocahontas Store Figure

Stanley Mazur

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture depicts a female figure wearing a dress and a headpiece with an array of colorful feathers. The figure appears to be holding an object in one hand. The sculpture is painted in rich colors, with the dress predominantly green, accented with shades of red, blue, and gold. The feathers on the headpiece are diverse in color, including reds and blues. The material of the sculpture appears to be wood, as indicated by the visible grain and texture. The figure stands on a rectangular base. The sculpture's overall posture is upright and forward-facing.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1937
Medium
watercolor, colored pencil, and graphite on paperboard
Dimensions
3469 × 4641 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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