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Figure of a Felon

Donald Donovan

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture portrays a figure with long hair, wearing a black top hat and formal attire. The figure holds an object resembling a bow. The attire consists of a buttoned jacket, light-colored shirt, darker-colored jacket, painted buttons, brown pants with lighter patches on the knees, and shoes with buckles. The sculpture appears to be made of wood and painted to depict the clothing and features clearly. The style is reminiscent of traditional or historical character representations often found in folk art or nautical figureheads.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1938
Medium
watercolor, graphite, and colored pencil on paper
Dimensions
3315 × 4865 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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