Circus Wagon Figure

1938

Lawrence Flynn

Associated Names
Lawrence Flynn

Artist, American, 1900 - 1973

The sculpture depicts a female figure standing in a graceful pose. She is dressed in a draped garment that covers her torso and falls down to just above her knees, leaving her arms bare. The figure's right arm is raised, resting her hand upon her head, while her left arm hangs naturally by her side. Her head is turned to one side, and she wears a cap or headpiece that appears to be part of her garment. The statue is predominantly in shades of light brown, giving the impression of being made from a stone or marble-like material. The sculpture stands on a simple base, which is uneven and textured. The piece presents a lifelike portrayal with detailed drapery and contours of the figure’s form.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, and pen and ink on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 46.8 x 30.5 cm (18 7/16 x 12 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.8065


Artwork history & notes

Exhibition History

1995

  • Wood and Wood Carving from the Index of American Design, Pensacola Museum of Art, 1995, no cat.

Bibliography

1952

  • Christensen, Erwin O., Early American Woodcarving, New York: 1952, p. 56, fig. 17.

1970

  • Hornung, Clarence P., Treasury of American Design, New York: 1970, p. 603, no. 2159.

Inscriptions

lower right in black ink: Lawrence / Flynn / 1-3-38

Wikidata ID

Q64592721

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