Figurehead

Elizabeth Moutal

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture is a bust of a man with distinct facial features, curly hair, and sideburns. He is dressed in a formal outfit typical of the 19th century, featuring a high-collared shirt, a cravat, and a double-breasted coat. The sculpture appears to be made from a material that mimics a carved wood appearance, with a warm brown color that highlights the fine details of the clothing and the figure's facial expression. The wooden texture shows various grain patterns across the sculpture. The bust is rendered in a realistic style, proportionate to a human size, focusing on the upper torso and head.