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"Symbolic" Figure Carvings

Joseph L. Boyd

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture depicts two main figures on a dual-faced structure. One figure reaches out a hand while the other wields an axe. Two large faces on each side look in opposite directions. The material resembles wood with a rich brown color. The sculpture has a relief-like quality with a rounded base that elevates the scene. The details are finely rendered, giving the figures a lifelike appearance in terms of anatomy and expressions.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1938
Medium
watercolor and pen and ink on paper
Dimensions
3431 × 3854 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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