Figurehead

c. 1937

John Davis

Associated Names
John Davis

Artist, American, 1908 - 1961

The sculpture depicts a bust of a woman from the 19th century with detailed fashion and hairstyle. The woman has her hair styled in curls gathered into a bun. The sculpture is made of wood with an aged and weathered texture. The color is a natural wood tone with darkened areas. The woman wears a dress with gathered fabric on the bodice and textured sleeves. The bust shows a calm expression on the woman's face. Details of wood grain and wear add character and history to the piece.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 47.7 x 32 cm (18 3/4 x 12 5/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.8129

Artwork history & notes

Exhibition History

2019

  • Maine and the Index of American Design, The Farnsworth Art Museum, Rockland, 5 Oct 2018-25 Mar 2019, cat. 7.

Bibliography

1970

  • Hornung, Clarence P., Treasury of American Design. New York, 1970: 16.

2018

  • Bianco, Jane. Maine and the Index of American Design. exh. cat. Farnsworth Art Museum, Rockand, Maine, October 5, 2018 - March 24, 2019: 23, cat 7, ill.

Wikidata ID

Q64582357

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