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Whirligig

Mina Lowry

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture depicts a human figure with simplified features and an elongated form. It is painted in muted tones with a predominant use of black, cream, and red. The figure's head and torso are primarily cream, accented with red detailing such as a bow tie and buttons, while the limbs are painted in black. The sculpture's arms hang straight down, and the legs, which are narrow and painted black, suggest the figure is wearing boots. The figure stands on a black, hexagonal base, and its facial features are minimalistic with a direct gaze. The material appears to be wood, indicated by the texture and color transitions visible on the sculpture’s surface. The overall posture of the sculpture is upright and rigid.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1937
Medium
watercolor, pen and ink, and graphite on paperboard
Dimensions
3396 × 4422 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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