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Figurehead from Schooner "Polly"

Alton K. Skillin

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture depicts the bust of a woman with a bun hairstyle. She is wearing a faded blue draped garment. The sculpture appears to be made of wood, with visible wear and rough texture. Some remnants of paint are on her face and upper body, but much has worn away. Her garment has folds and drapes with a section of yellowish-beige material wrapping around the lower part of the bust. The sculpture has a classical style but shows signs of age.

Artwork Details

Date
1935/1942
Medium
watercolor and graphite on paper
Dimensions
3356 × 4354 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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