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Trivet

Joseph L. Boyd

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture depicts a human face framed within an architectural form reminiscent of an arch or window. The figure appears to be carved in a relief style, with the head and shoulders emerging prominently from the flat background. It is crafted from a dark material. The dark color and texture suggest a heavy, solid material. In terms of scale, the sculpture is relatively small compared to the white background on which it is displayed. The sculpture is centrally aligned within the image.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1940
Medium
watercolor and gouache on paper
Dimensions
3379 × 4105 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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