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Figurehead: "Hercules"

John W. Kelleher

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture depicts a standing male figure clothed in a draped garment. The figure's posture is upright with one hand holding the folds of the garment and the other arm bent slightly at the elbow. The attire includes a detailed cloak that falls from one shoulder, covering part of the body, while part of the legs is exposed. The sculpture is made of a material that appears to be stone or marble with a warm, earthy brown tone. The figure stands with one foot slightly forward on a pedestal.

Artwork Details

Date
1935/1942
Medium
watercolor and graphite on paper
Dimensions
3294 × 4804 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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