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Figurehead: "Solomon Piper"

Ingrid Selmer-Larsen

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture is a bust of a man in a military uniform. The subject has short, combed-back hair and a serious expression, looking slightly upwards and to his right. The sculpture is painted, with the face in a natural skin tone and the hair in dark brown. The uniform is predominantly dark blue, with a high collar and decorative gold bands painted on the shoulders and upper chest. The bust transitions into a pedestal that resembles draped fabric with a braided texture pattern, painted in shades of gold and beige. The sculpture is displayed against a plain background, highlighting the detailed work on the upper portion.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1936
Medium
watercolor, graphite, and pen and ink on paperboard
Dimensions
3007 × 4042 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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