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Figurehead: "C. Perry"

Elizabeth Moutal

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture is a bust of a man dressed in early 19th-century attire, with curly hair styled above his forehead. He wears a high-collared shirt, a waistcoat, and a double-breasted coat. The facial features are finely detailed, and the sculpture is rendered in a warm, earthy color resembling wood with a light polish. The folds and creases of the clothing are meticulously carved, and the bust is presented against a plain background.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1938
Medium
watercolor and graphite on paper
Dimensions
3331 × 3979 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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