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Wood Carving - "Hexafoos"

William Fergusson

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a sculpted face with exaggerated features and a decorative collar. The artwork shows a highly detailed and expressive sculptural head with pronounced features such as wide, open eyes, a broad grin, and multiple creases around the eyes and forehead. The face is framed by a large, intricate ruffled collar, adding drama to the piece. The drawing uses strong lines and shading to create depth and dimension, emphasizing the intense expression and texture of the face. The style captures a theatrical and somewhat humorous essence, typical of caricature or grotesque sculptural works.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1941
Medium
graphite and colored pencil on paper
Dimensions
4512 × 3376 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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