Artwork preview

Primitive Bust

John Sullivan

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture is a bust of a human figure with a stylized, angular head and shoulders. It is crafted from wood, giving it a natural brown color with visible grain patterns and textures. The sculpture has a smooth, simplified form with minimal details, including slightly indented eyes and smooth lips. Curved lines suggest hair, and the shoulders are broad and squared.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1939
Medium
watercolor and graphite on paperboard
Dimensions
3481 × 4780 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
View original