Figure of a Sailor

Lucille Chabot

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture depicts a figure of a man with a stout build and a beard, dressed in traditional attire. He is wearing a loose-fitting, light-colored shirt with red details around the collar, a red waistband, and knee-length, bright yellow pants. His shoes are black, and he stands on a simple rectangular base. The man's head is tilted slightly to one side, and his hands rest on his hips. The sculpture appears to be made of a material resembling ceramic or plaster, with a painted finish. The man has a cap matching the shade of yellow of his pants and a slight smile on his face. The sculpture's color palette includes hues of beige, yellow, red, black, and a touch of pink for the facial features and hands. The sculpture has a simple and stylized appearance, suggesting a folk-art style.