Figurehead: "Quaker"

c. 1939

Elizabeth Moutal

Associated Names
Elizabeth Moutal

Artist, American, 1909 - 2000

The sculpture depicts a bust of a man dressed in attire reminiscent of the 18th century. The man has a stoic expression, wearing a tricorn hat and a high-collared shirt with a cravat. The sculpture is colored with a yellowish tone for the skin, a black hat, and a grayish-blue outfit with buttons. It appears to be made of wood with a textured surface and visible cracks at the base. The bust emerges from a weathered rectangular block. The sculpture is presented in a frontal view, showing detailed carving of the facial features and clothing.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, and pen and ink on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 45.6 x 36.6 cm (17 15/16 x 14 7/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.8125


Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1950

  • Christensen, Erwin O., The Index of American Design, New York: 1950, p. 59, no. 112.

1970

  • Hornung, Clarence P., Treasury of American Design. New York, 1970: 28.

Wikidata ID

Q64558756

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