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Wooden Figure

Bernard Westmacott

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture depicts a person wearing a long, double-breasted coat with prominent buttons and a large hat typical of historical attire. The figure is posed with one arm raised, pointing a finger, while the other arm is bent, holding a long trumpet-like instrument to their lips. The sculpture appears to be made of a monochromatic material resembling stone or a similar solid medium, indicated by the grayish tones in the image. The subject stands on a rectangular pedestal, suggesting elevation above the viewer.

Artwork Details

Date
1935/1942
Medium
graphite on paperboard
Dimensions
3434 × 4352 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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