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Figurehead: "Ceres"

Elizabeth Fairchild

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture depicts a figure of a woman dressed in a flowing green dress with intricate detailing. The woman is shown in a side profile with her head slightly lifted, gazing upwards. Her left arm is resting against her side, and her right arm appears to be holding a sheaf of wheat. Her hair is styled elegantly. The sculpture has a smooth texture and a color palette of green and earthy tones, with some elements that might be metal or wood. The figure is at an angle, appearing to lean forward, with her feet placed on a textured base.

Artwork Details

Date
1935/1942
Medium
watercolor, graphite, and pen and ink on paper
Dimensions
3069 × 5316 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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