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Figurehead of Andrew Jackson

Joseph Goldberg

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture depicts a male figure standing upright in 19th-century formal attire. He wears a long coat, an inner waistcoat, a high-collared shirt, and holds a top hat in one hand. The other arm rests by his side. The sculpture is made of a solid, light-colored material, likely marble or a similar pale stone. It is presented in relief against a plain background, highlighting its detailed craftsmanship and historical attire. The clothing and hairstyle reflect an earlier era, capturing the likeness of a person from that time with attention to garment folds and contours.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1938
Medium
watercolor and graphite on paperboard
Dimensions
3419 × 4454 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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