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Carved Group: "Mennonites Homeward"

Selma Sandler

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture depicts two figures standing side by side. The figure on the left is a male wearing a hat and cape, with facial features and a long coat or robe. The figure on the right is a female dressed in a long gown, with visible facial features. Both figures are on a rectangular base. The colors of the sculpture predominantly include shades of brown and black. The sculpture appears to be made of wood. The sculpture has an elongated, stylized form, with simplified, angular lines. The figures are carved with attention to the details of their attire. The sculpture is positioned against a light background.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1939
Medium
watercolor, graphite, and colored pencil on paperboard
Dimensions
3386 × 4328 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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