Bust of Gov. John Winthrop

c. 1937

Joseph Goldberg

Associated Names
Joseph Goldberg

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The sculpture depicts a male figure in a bust. The figure has a beard, medium-length swept back hair, and wears a period garment with a ruffled collar and a buttoned shirt. The sculpture is monochromatic, made of a material like bronze, giving it a uniform bronze color. It is mounted on a square pedestal. The head is slightly tilted, and the facial expression is composed, with detailed hair and attire, highlighting the craftsmanship.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 38.1 x 28 cm (15 x 11 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.16852

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1952

  • Christensen, Erwin O., Early American Woodcarving, New York: 1952, p. 66, fig. 23.

1970

  • Hornung, Clarence P., Treasury of American Design, New York: 1970, p. 438, no. 1550.

Wikidata ID

Q64591188

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