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Newel Post

Louis Plogsted

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture depicts a figure standing atop a pedestal, holding a spear and a shield. The figure is dressed in ancient armor, complete with a helmet. The sculpture is made of dark bronze or copper material, giving it a metallic sheen. The figure stands on an ornate pedestal adorned with intricate designs and additional sculptural elements.

Artwork Details

Date
1938
Medium
watercolor, pen and ink, and goauche on paper
Dimensions
3272 × 4895 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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