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Head of a Negro

Mina Lowry

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture depicts a human head with well-defined features. It is black with red lips. The head appears to be made of a dark, smooth material, possibly resembling painted wood. Below the head is a piece of wood with visible grain patterns, serving as a base. The head faces forward, directly aligning with the viewer's gaze. The sculpture combines realistic facial features with a stylized, minimalist base.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1940
Medium
watercolor, graphite, and colored pencil on paperboard
Dimensions
4312 × 3376 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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