Mirror Support - Lady Bust

c. 1941

Helen Bronson

Associated Names
Helen Bronson

Artist, American, c. 1900 - 1990

The sculpture is a bust of a person with curly hair and ornate armor across the chest and shoulders. The armor is detailed and stylized, extending to cover the upper part of the bust. The sculpture is in shades of reddish-brown, possibly made of bronze or a similar metal. The subject faces forward with a calm expression, and the craftsmanship is detailed, emphasizing facial features and the armor design. The bust is placed against a plain, light background. Below the bust, the name "HELEN BINDERNAGEL" is printed.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, colored pencil, and graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 35.4 x 24.4 cm (13 15/16 x 9 5/8 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 4 9/16"high; 3 3/8"wide

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.5381

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

center in graphite: HELEN BRONSON.

Wikidata ID

Q64573426

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