Water Spout

1939

Raymond E. Noble

Associated Names
Raymond E. Noble

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The sculpture depicts the head of a man with exaggerated features. His wide, open mouth suggests vocalization. His eyes are deeply set and slightly closed. The figure's head is bald, with traces of a beard along his jawline. The material appears to be stone, with earthy tones ranging from light sandy shades to darker browns and grays. The textured surface adds depth to the facial features. The stone head appears embedded within a larger stone surface, possibly as part of a larger architectural element or wall. The surrounding stone is similarly colored and textured, suggesting the face emerges directly from its rocky environment. The composition centers around the detailed expression of the face.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, colored pencil, and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 35.5 x 26.1 cm (14 x 10 1/4 in.)
    Original IAD Object: none given

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.6899


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in black ink: RAYMOND E. NOBLE

Wikidata ID

Q64620179

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