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Frances Cohen

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture depicts a woman standing in a confident pose with one arm across her chest holding onto her dress. She wears a flowing gown with a blue accent at the waist. Her hair is styled in waves. The sculpture is made of a smooth material, possibly wood, and painted in naturalistic tones. The base is intricately carved with a pattern and colored in a reddish-brown hue. The piece stands out against a plain background.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1938
Medium
watercolor, graphite, and pen and ink on paper
Dimensions
3494 × 4779 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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