"William Wirt" Figurehead

c. 1938

Molly Bodenstein

Associated Names
Molly H. Bodenstein

Artist, American, born England 1899 - 1942

The sculpture in the image is a bust of a man, featuring a pronounced brow, a stern gaze, and detailed hair styled back. It appears to be made from a material resembling stone or marble, with a weathered texture in varying tones of gray and brown. The bust wears formal attire with a broad collar and a tucked cravat or scarf. It is presented at a slightly upward angle, giving the subject a prominent stance. The sculpture's realistic details and positioning convey a lifelike quality and sense of dignity and presence.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 54.4 x 38.7 cm (21 7/16 x 15 1/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.9889


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in black ink: Molly H Bodenstein / Federal Art Project / W.P.A. of Virginia

Wikidata ID

Q64617945

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