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Whirligig

Bernard Westmacott

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture depicts a human figure in a sailor's outfit, with a cap, scarf, and high-waisted pants. The figure is missing arms. The sculpture is monochrome. The drawing includes measurements in feet, inches, and centimeters in the lower left corner. The figure is shown from the back with one leg slightly bent. The sculpture is detailed, emphasizing its three-dimensional form through shading.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1937
Medium
graphite on paperboard
Dimensions
3440 × 4540 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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