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Figurehead: "Brooks Walker"

F.W. Powell

National Gallery of Art

This is a painting featuring a figure that merges elements of a man in formal attire with a sculptural object or pedestal. The figure wears a black suit with a white shirt and a green tie, and seamlessly transitions into a carved, sculptural base. The background is plain, putting the focus on the central figure.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1938
Medium
watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paper
Dimensions
3106 × 4766 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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