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Wooden Indian Bust

David Ramage

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a profile view of a person's bust, with a headdress adorned with tall, multicolored feathers and a white wrap. The face has pronounced cheekbones, a prominent nose, and the person wears a large blue earring. The individual has dark skin, with a draped red garment over their shoulders and colorful beads around their neck. The background is off-white or cream-colored.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1937
Medium
watercolor, graphite, colored pencil, and heightening on paperboard
Dimensions
3255 × 4316 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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