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Figurehead: "Cassandra Adams"

Rosamond P. Gray

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture depicts a female figure with long, flowing hair. She is wearing a dress with detailed patterns and accessories on her arms and neck. The sculpture is a light, stone-like color. The sculpture gives the impression of movement, with the woman appearing to step forward with her left leg while looking upwards. She is balanced on a curved base.

Artwork Details

Date
1935/1942
Medium
watercolor and graphite on paper
Dimensions
3507 × 4904 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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