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Figurehead: "The Highlander"

Ingrid Selmer-Larsen

National Gallery of Art

The wooden sculpture depicts a man in historical attire. The figure is standing upright, one hand on his chest. He wears a checkered kilt, a matching sash, and a cap. The sculpture is painted in earthy reds, browns, and golds. Detail includes carvings for clothing folds, facial features, hair texture, and platform scrollwork at the bottom.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1937
Medium
watercolor and graphite on paper
Dimensions
2982 × 4542 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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