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Statue

Louis Plogsted

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture depicts a man dressed in a long, formal coat and a wide-brimmed hat, with distinct feather-like shapes protruding from it. He holds a trumpet or similar instrument in one hand while standing on a stylized cylindrical pedestal. The sculpture appears to be monochrome, rendered in shades of gray. The pedestal is ornate, featuring circular and swirling patterns along its sides. The man is portrayed in a solemn manner, his eyes looking forward, with a dignified posture that conveys a sense of calm authority.

Artwork Details

Date
1935/1942
Medium
watercolor, graphite, and colored pencil on paperboard
Dimensions
3244 × 5104 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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