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Figurehead

c. 1936

Helen E. Gilman

Associated Names

Helen E. Gilman

Artist, American, 1913 - 1983

The image shows a sculpture of a woman with an upward gaze. She wears jewelry around her neck and has flowers in her hair. The sculpture has intricate detailing with colorful elements in shades of pink, red, green, and earth tones. The material seems to be painted wood or a composite material. The sculpture is a bust form with a stylized decorative motif.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor and graphite on paper
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 38.3 x 37.1 cm (15 1/16 x 14 5/8 in.)
Accession Number

1943.8.8122

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1970

Hornung, Clarence P., Treasury of American Design. New York, 1970: 17.

Wikidata ID

Q64573463

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