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Nubian Slave Figure

Walter Hochstrasser

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture depicts a standing figure of a man wearing a turban and draped garment. The figure has dark skin and is adorned with a golden cloth over his shoulders and waist, complemented by a vibrant blue turban with a red centerpiece. The man stands confidently with one hand on his hip while the other rests against a wooden staff or tree trunk.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1937
Medium
watercolor, graphite, and heightening on paperboard
Dimensions
3406 × 4603 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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